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Patent Registration in Hong Kong
• Patents allow their creators to have exclusive usage rights.
• Unique inventions can be patented so that the manufacturing rights will legally belong to the inventor.
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Protection of Registered Patents
• When choosing to register a patent in Hong Kong the applicant benefits from territorial patent protection.
• Those patents registered with the Chinese authorities do not gain automatic protection in Hong Kong.
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Why Register a Patent in Hong Kong?
• Investors in Hong Kong may consider registering their patents for a number of reasons:
exclusive usage and
manufacturing rights;
the ability to take legal action in
case of infringement.
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Patent Law in Hong Kong
• Patent protection in Hong Kong is provided under the Patents Ordinance.
• The Intellectual Property Department oversees the implementation of the laws governing patent registration in Hong Kong.
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Patent Application in Hong Kong
• Patent applications are submitted with the Patents Registry of the Intellectual Property Department.
• This step can be performed after you open a Hong Kong company.
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Special Considerations for Patent Application
• Company owners in Hong Kong can consider a few issues before applying for a patent.
• Is the invention new? And will the registration be worth for their business in Hong Kong?
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Short-Term Patents in Hong Kong
• Patents in Hong Kong are standard or short-term.
• The standard protection period can be renewed after its expiration for a maximum duration of 20 years.
• One of our company registration agents in Hong Kong can give you more details on the patent types.
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Further Company Protection in Hong Kong
• Regardless of the type of company in Hong Kong, its founders can protect the logos, symbols and designs of their corporation.
• Trademark registration is also possible with the Intellectual Property Department.
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Professional Company Assistance in Hong Kong
• Investors who are interested in Hong Kong company formation can find out more about how they may protect their unique inventions or business ideas.
• One of our company registration specialists in Hong Kong can help you with further information.
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