Hong Kong: Trademark

From 16 March 2026, the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department ("IPD") will allow parties to submit a wide range of documents electronically through the IPD E‑Filing System.

The surge in popularity of collectible characters such as Labubu and Chiikawa has brought renewed attention to an often-overlooked aspect of intellectual property protection in Hong Kong: the recordation of IP rights with the Customs and Excise Department.

In today's digital marketplace, Google AdWords presents both opportunities and challenges for trademark owners. While AdWords enables precise targeting and brand visibility...

On 1 January 2024, the iconic Mickey Mouse imagery (or at least a version of it) finally entered the public domain in the United States after nearly a century of copyright protection.

After nearly a decade, the Hong Kong Government is preparing the last legislative steps to introduce the Madrid Protocol to Hong Kong.

An important win in the Central District Court of California by Yuga Labs, Inc., the creator of the renowned Bored Ape Yacht Club, has underlined the point that when it comes to enforcement against imitators or copycats in the NFT space, trade mark infringement may be the best course of action.

An important win in the Central District Court of California by Yuga Labs, Inc., the creator of the renowned Bored Ape Yacht Club, has underlined the point that when it comes to enforcement against imitators or copycats in the NFT space, trade mark infringement may be the best course of action.

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has stayed tortious claims relating to "trademark squatting" commenced pursuant to an exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of CIETAC arbitration in the PRC.

在办理专利申请或商标注册业务时，世界各国或各地区主管当局会根据本国或本地区法律要求权利人或利益相关人（以下简称"当事人"）就一些&#