5 March 2021
The Privacy Policy of IPD has been updated.
11 February 2021
With effect from 18 February (Thurs), the services of the Patents, Designs and Trade Marks Registries (Registries) will resume as normal. The details are set out below:
Publication of patent, design and trade mark cases in Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal
Every Fri (excluding non-business day)
Public Service Counter on 24/F Wu Chung House ^ @
0900 – 1745 hours
Mon to Fri
Enquiry Hotline at 2961 6901 / 2961 6820
0900 – 1745 hours
Mon to Fri
2. The Department encourages members of the public to access the services of the Registries through our E-filing System.* Documents can also be sent to the Registries on 24/F Wu Chung House by post.
3. Parties to the proceedings before the Registrars of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks are encouraged to resolve their disputes by alternative modes including disposal on paper or remote hearings as far as possible.
IPD 11 February 2021
* Patent, design and trademark applications can be filed electronically via our E-Filing System at https://efiling.ipd.gov.hk.
^ (1) Anyone entering Wu Chung House is required to undergo body temperature check at the lobby of the building.
  (2) Members of the public with fever and/or symptoms such as malaise and cough should refrain from entering the building. They should access our services through our E-Filing System instead.
@ (1) The Department will put in place special measures to facilitate members of the public in using our Public Service Counter in a safe and efficient manner.
  (2) Members of the public requiring counter services are encouraged to do so during non-peak hours usually in the morning.
Notices issued by the Intellectual Property Department about the limited public services provided under the special work arrangements.
1 February 2021
IP Training Programme Series
IP103: Registration and application procedure of IP rights in Hong Kong
Date: 10 and 12 March 2021 Details and registration
29 January 2021
The “Inter-School Online Intellectual Property Quiz Contest 2020 – IP Detective Class” has ended. The contest result has been announced. Contest result
8 January 2021
“Licensing Academy” Online Workshop
Date: 11-15 January 2021
Organisers: Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Licensing International Details and Registration
31 December 2020
Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2021 (Online)
Date: 11-15 January 2021
Organiser: Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Details
29 December 2020
2020/21 Hong Kong Inter-School Respect Copyright Creative Competition
Organiser: Hong Kong Reprographic Rights Licensing Society
Co-organiser: Intellectual Property Department
Date: 24 December 2020 – 19 March 2021 Details (Traditional Chinese version only)