To facilitate the logistical arrangements by the Trade Marks Registry, members of the public who wish to attend any of the hearings listed in the schedule of main hearings/schedule of interlocutory hearings are requested to call 2961 6901 to register the number of proposed attendees at least 5 days before the date of the hearing.

The Registry will update the information in the schedule as required to take into account last minute changes (if any). Please check the latest version of the schedule before the date of hearing.

For enquiries, please call 2961 6901.

• No photography is allowed inside the hearing room.
• Audio- or video-recording of proceedings (other than by IPD’s own recording system) are strictly prohibited.
• Use of mobile phones and other digital devices are forbidden inside the hearing room. To avoid any disturbance with the proceedings, attendees should turn off their mobile devices or switch them to silent modes before they enter the room.
• Proper dress is required. No shorts, tank tops, or hats are allowed.
• Children are allowed in the hearing room as long as they are not disruptive during the proceedings. No pets are allowed.
• No food or beverages are allowed in the hearing room.
• No weapons, cutting instruments or sharp objects are allowed.
• Attendees shall take care of their personal belongings. IPD is not responsible for the loss or damage of any personal property brought into the hearing room.
• Attendees who violate any of the above rules or refuse to co-operate may be invited to leave the hearing room immediately.

In order to keep an accurate record, oral proceedings held before the Registrar of Trade Marks / Patents / Designs ("the Registrar") will be recorded.

You are reminded that your submission made or oral evidence given in respect of the proceedings may contain personal data. This notice is to inform you of the purposes and manner of collection of personal data provided in relation to the proceedings held before the Registrar. Please read this notice before you provide any personal data to us.

Purpose of Collection of Personal Data

Personal data provided are to be used for all relevant purposes in connection with the proceedings held before the Registrar (such as, for the determination of the case in question and for the preparation of a decision, which may be uploaded to this Department's website for public inspection). Provision of personal data is voluntary and you may decline to provide such information if you so wish.

Transfer of Personal Data

The personal data provided may be disclosed to the party / parties to the proceedings and to any person where such disclosure is authorized or required by law, or where you have given verbal or written consent to such disclosure. A CD-ROM containing the audio-recording of oral proceedings before the Registrar will be provided free of charge to any party to the proceedings upon request.

The personal data may also be disclosed to the public as such data may, as the Registrar considers appropriate, be included in a decision prepared by him, which may be accessed through the Internet by the public.

Rights of Access to and Correction of Personal Data

You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data provided to this Department. A reasonable fee may be charged for complying with a data access request.

Enquiries

Enquiries concerning requests for access to and correction of personal data should be addressed to the Personal Data (Privacy) Officer, Intellectual Property Department.
Address: 24/F Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong

1. When a Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued or in force, all hearings before the Registrar will be cancelled and adjourned.
2. A hearing will be held as scheduled if (a) the Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 or above is lowered to No. 3 or below or cancelled, or (b) the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is changed to other signal or cancelled, two hours before the scheduled time of hearing.