On September 1, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

The Chinese and Hong Kong IP offices (CNIPA and HKIPD) have announced a pilot project for prioritised examination of mainland Chinese invention patent applications filed by Hong Kong SAR applicants.

Douglas Clark, Global Head of Dispute Resolution considers issues around the arbitration of IP disputes in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong has approved its first-ever standard patent under a new system aimed at encouraging original patents as the global financial hub also aims high in innovation and technology.

The Hong Kong SAR government published the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Intellectual Property Income) Bill 2024, on 28 March, which is to implement the ‘patent box...

The Gift of Time: New Limitation Period for Filing a CNDRP Complaint

As from 1 February 2023 Hong Kong will ban cannabidiol (CBD), including all products containing CBD. CBD will be added to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (DDO) and will join over 200 substances already listed in...

The ANT Group's, an Alibaba Group affiliated FinTech and payments giant, listing of its shares on the Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges has been delayed passed the initial date of early November.

China's Latest Position on Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and Trade Mark Infringement

Asia IP & TMT: Quarterly Review - Fourth Quarter 2017

Hong Kong law chapter contributed by IP & TMT partner Gabriela Kennedy, Corporate & Securities partner Hannah Ha, Employment & Benefits partner Hong Tran, Litigation & Dispute Resolution...

Intellectual Property ("IP") rights are only as strong as the means to enforce them. Arbitration, as a private and confidential procedure

In two brief recorded presentations, counsel Xiaoyan Zhang (Hong Kong) of Mayer Brown JSM's Intellectual Property and Technology, Media & Telecommunications practices provides practical advice on patent litigation in China and discusses common issues that arise in technology licensing transfer into China.

Substantial design registration fee reductions underpin a government policy to promote intellectual property trading.

Geopolitical tensions have risen in recent years in several countries, including Russia, Azerbaijan and Lebanon.

Major reforms to the patent system with the introduction of the original grant patent system.

There are many forms of intellectual property rights, the most common ones being patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Update on Measures Targeting Bad Faith Applications

A look at the 2023 Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department Report* on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Efforts.

As Hong Kong positions itself at the forefront of innovation and technology in Asia, the protection and commercialization of intellectual property ("IP") have become central to its economic strategy.