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21 February 2020
To reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, the Department will extend its special work arrangements until 1 March. The Government will review the situation in due course.

From 24 February onwards, the Department will maintain limited services as follows:

- Online search
- E-filing*
- Publication of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal
- Public Service Counter on 24/F, Wu Chung House (open on 24 (Mon) to 28 (Fri)February from 1300 to 1745 hours)
- Enquiry Hotline at 2961 6901/2961 6820

For avoidance of doubt, documents can continue to be sent to the Trade Marks, Designs and Patents Registries on 24/F Wu Chung House by post.

Please note that the NOTICE OF INTERRUPTION IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE PATENTS REGISTRY, DESIGNS REGISTRY AND TRADE MARKS REGISTRY published in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal on 14 February 2020 will expire on 21 February 2020. Accordingly, any deadline falling on any date from 29 January to 21 February for filing any document with the Registrar of Patents/Designs/Trade Marks will be due on 24 February.

IPD
21 February 2020

* Trademarks, patents and designs applications can be filed electronically via our E-Filing System. To use our e-filing service, please visit https://efiling.ipd.gov.hk.

20 February 2020
Notice on deferral of collection of the Patent Attorney Qualification Certificate 2019 (Guangzhou examination centre) (Simplified Chinese version only)

14 February 2020
To reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, the Department will extend its special work arrangements until 23 February. The Government will review the situation in due course.

From 17 February onwards, the Department will maintain limited services as follows:

- Online search
- E-filing*
- Publication of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal
- Public Service Counter on 24/F, Wu Chung House (open on 17 (Mon), 19 (Wed) and 21 (Fri) of February from 1300 to 1745 hours)
- Enquiry Hotline at 2961 6901/2961 6820

For avoidance of doubt, documents can continue to be sent to the Trade Marks, Designs and Patents Registries on 24/F Wu Chung House by post.

Other operations of the Trade Marks, Designs and Patents Registries will continue to be affected by the special work arrangement. For the deadlines for filing any document with the Registrars of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, please refer to the NOTICE OF INTERRUPTION IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE PATENTS REGISTRY, DESIGNS REGISTRY AND TRADE MARKS REGISTRY published in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal on 14 February 2020.

We are minded to lift the interruption of operations arrangement as soon as circumstances permit. We will keep the situation under close review and post updated information on this website.

IPD
14 February 2020

* Trademarks, patents and designs applications can be filed electronically via our E-Filing System. To use our e-filing service, please visit https://efiling.ipd.gov.hk.

12 February 2020
FAQs on issues relating to notices of interruption in operations of the Trade Marks, Patents and Designs Registries

12 February 2020
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High Value Patent Portfolio Contest 2020 is now open for application
Official website (Simplified Chinese version only)
Online application (Simplified Chinese version only)
Application deadline is extended to 24 March 2020

8 February 2020
To reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, the Department will extend its special work arrangements until 16 February. The Government will review the situation in due course.

From 10 February onwards, the Department will maintain limited services as follows:

- Online search
- E-filing*
- Publication of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal
- Public Service Counter on 24/F, Wu Chung House (open on 10 (Mon), 12 (Wed) and 14 (Fri) of February from 1300 to 1745 hours)
- Enquiry Hotline at 2961 6901/2961 6820

For avoidance of doubt, documents can continue to be sent to the Trade Marks, Designs and Patents Registries on 24/F Wu Chung House by post.

Other operations of the Trade Marks, Designs and Patents Registries will continue to be affected by the special work arrangement. For the deadlines for filing any document with the Registrars of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, please refer to the NOTICE OF INTERRUPTION IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE PATENTS REGISTRY, DESIGNS REGISTRY AND TRADE MARKS REGISTRY published in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal on 8 February 2020.

IPD
8 February 2020

* Trademarks, patents and designs applications can be filed electronically via our E-Filing System. To use our e-filing service, please visit https://efiling.ipd.gov.hk.

5 February 2020
Data currency of Trade Mark Search
The data currency of trade marks records in the Online Search System has resumed normal, which reflects the data as at 3 February 2020 or later.

1 February 2020
In order to reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, the Government announced on 31 January that special work arrangements for government departments will be extended until 9 February. The Government will review the situation later.

From 3 February onwards, the Department will maintain limited services as follows:

- Online search#
- E-filing*
- Publication of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal
- Public Service Counter on 24/F, Wu Chung House
- Enquiry Hotline at 2961 6901/2961 6820

Other registry operations will continue to be affected by the special work arrangement. For the deadlines for filing any document with the Registrars of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, please refer to the NOTICE OF INTERRUPTION IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE PATENTS REGISTRY, DESIGNS REGISTRY AND TRADE MARKS REGISTRY published in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal on 1 February 2020.

IPD
1 February 2020

# Data currency for trade marks as at 24 January 2020; data currency for patents and designs as at 31 January 2020. We will update the database of the online search as necessary and keep the public posted.

*Trademarks, patents and designs applications can be filed electronically via our E-Filing System. To use our e-filing service, please visit https://efiling.ipd.gov.hk.

28 January 2020
In order to reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, the Government announced today (28 January) that special work arrangement will be implemented after the Lunar New Year holidays (starting from 29 January). The measure will be implemented tentatively until 2 February. The Government will review the situation before then.

During the aforesaid period, the Public Service Counter of the Intellectual Property Department on 24/F, Wu Chung House will be closed and publication under the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal will also be suspended. The Department will maintain limited services as follows:

- Online Search (data currency for trade marks as at 24 January 2020; data currency for patents and designs as at 31 January 2020)*
- E-Filing
- Enquiry Hotline services at 2961 6901/2961 6820

For the deadlines for filing any document with the Registrars of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, please refer to the NOTICE OF INTERRUPTION IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE PATENTS REGISTRY, DESIGNS REGISTRY AND TRADE MARKS REGISTRY published in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal on 28 January 2020.

For hearings arranged to take place during the period, we will contact the parties to the proceedings to make alternative arrangements. Thank you for your attention.

Intellectual Property Department
28 January 2020

*(updated on 31 January 2020)

15 January 2020
The Greater Bay Area STEM Excellence Award 2020 (Hong Kong)
Details
Application deadline: 31 March 2020

6-8 Jan 2020
The Hong Kong International Licensing Show
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Details

31 December 2019
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High Value Patent Portfolio Contest 2020 Speaking Tour cum Training Session (to be conducted on 9 January 2020)
Details and registration (Chinese version only)

19 December 2019
Launch of new patent system in Hong Kong today
Press release

13 December 2019
With effect from 1 January 2020, the 2020 version of the Eleventh edition of the Nice Classification, which is designated as NCL(11-2020), shall be adopted for the purpose of classifying goods and services under the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap. 559). For information on the Nice Classification published by the World Intellectual Property Organization, please visit the following website:-
http://www.wipo.int/classifications/nice/en

29 November 2019
Notice on the release of results of the Qualification Examination for Patent Attorneys 2019 (Simplified Chinese version only)

29 November 2019
Notice on the Launch of the Final Phase of the New Integrated IT System of the Intellectual Property Department (updated version)

14 November 2019
Notice on revised existing Patents Forms under the new patent system (PDF format)

7 November 2019
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Intellectual Property Trade Expo 2019 will be held in Guangzhou on 12-14 November 2019

24 October 2019
Suspension of E-Filing System and Online Search System - affected period (24 Oct 2019 to 28 Oct 2019)

23 October 2019
9th Business of Intellectual Property Asia Forum (5 & 6 December 2019)
Details

18 October 2019
Summary of the new fees and revised fees under the new patent system (PDF format)

16 October 2019
6 November 2019
IEEM IP Programme 2019: The Professional Intellectual Property Update
Organiser: Institute of European Studies of Macau
Details and Registration

16 October 2019
Commencement Notice of Patents (Amendment) Ordinance 2016 (Gazetted on 11 October 2019)
Commencement Notice of Patents (General) (Amendment) Rules 2019 (Gazetted on 11 October 2019)

9 October 2019 (Updated on 16 October 2019 - no change to Draft Forms)
Upon the commencement of the Patents (Amendment) Ordinance 2016 and the Patents (General)(Amendment) Rules 2019 on 19 December 2019, a new set of specified forms relating to the standard patents by original grant and the refinement to the short-term patent system will be used. The draft version of such forms is attached for advance information.

3 October 2019
The 22nd Hong Kong Youth Science & Technology Innovation Competition
Organiser: Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association
Application deadline: 31 January 2020
Details and website

26 September 2019
Notice for Hong Kong candidates on the Guangzhou examination centre of the National Qualification Examination for Patent Attorneys 2019 (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese versions only) (PDF format)

25 September 2019
32nd LAWASIA Conference
Details and Registration

25 September 2019
2019 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Guangzhou)
"IP Strategies for SMEs: Seize the Innovation Development Opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area"
Programme rundown (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese versions only) (PDF format)
Press release

23 September 2019
Seminar on Launch of the New Patent System and Patenting Strategies
Organiser: Intellectual Property Department and the Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs of the Trade and Industry Department
Date: 22 October 2019
Venue: Auditorium, 15/F, Customs Headquarters Building, 222 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Deadline for enrolment: 11 October 2019
Details and Registration

26 August 2019
5 - 6 Dec 2019
The 10th IP Manager Training Programme
Details and Registration

15 August 2019
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Intellectual Property Trade Expo 2019 is to be held at Guangzhou in November 2019 (Simplified Chinese version only)

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