The chapters on "Agents", "Address for service and change of name, address or address for service" and "Deficiencies checking" have been revised to –

(a) update the Registry’s new requirement of a declaration for an agent’s confirmation of its local physical presence in compliance with relevant statutory requirements, and reflect the Registry’s latest practice relating to unacceptable addresses and requirement of relevant proof;
(b) make consequential amendments resulting from the above revisions; and
(c) make various miscellaneous textual amendments.

The chapter on "Search" has been revised to provide further details relating to emblems, etc. protected under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention.

The chapter on “Absolute grounds for refusal” has been revised to –

(a) elaborate the Registry’s examination practice in the sections on “Section 11(4)(a) – marks contrary to accepted principles of morality”, “Section 11(4)(b) – marks that are likely to deceive”, and “Section 11(5)(a) – use prohibited in Hong Kong by virtue of any law”; and
(b) make various miscellaneous textual amendments.