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March 25, 2025
Copyright, IP Due Diligence, Legal Advice, News, Trade Marks
Copyright, intellectual property, IP Due Diligence, IP legal advice, Patents and Designs Forms, Trade Marks, Updates
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Recent updates on IP practices in Hong Kong

The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of Hong Kong has announced that new Trade Marks, Patents, and Designs Forms will be used from 16 May 2025 onwards. Key Changes: The IPD has shared the draft versions of the new forms, please see https://www.ipd.gov.hk/en/home/whats-new/index_id_628.html for reference. The IPD has updated the chapter on “Absolute Grounds for Refusal […]

February 13, 2025
Branding Consultation, Legal Advice, Trade Marks
Brand Protection, Distribution Agreements, Parallel Imports, Trademark Law
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Navigating Parallel Imports: Simplified Strategies for Protecting Your Products

In Hong Kong, when goods are brought in from other places and sold outside of official channels, it is not considered a trademark violation. However, there are exceptions if the quality of these goods changes after being put on the market globally, affecting the brand’s image negatively. This can be a problem for exclusive distributors. […]

Publishing contract in Hong Kong, Intellectual Property and other legal issues

June 21, 2023
Copyright, Legal Advice
Copyright, intellectual property, Publishing
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Publishing Contracts and Intellectual Property: Navigating the Legal Landscape for Authors

Are you an author preparing to publish your book and seeking clarity on the intricacies of publishing contracts, copyright and other intellectual property rights, and the best approach to safeguarding your work? Our Managing Director and Intellectual Property lawyer, Benjamin Choi, provides concise and professional answers on the most common and pressing questions that Hong […]