Region: Hong Kong

AI integration at ASEAN and Hong Kong IP offices – at a glance

IP offices across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Hong Kong are taking a proactive approach to adopting AI in trademark procedures.

26 August 2024

Hong Kong seeks to enhance Copyright Ordinance to meet AI challenges

The Hong Kong government has released a consultation paper to address legislative adaptations to the Copyright Ordinance in response to AI advancements.

19 August 2024

Programme revealed for WTR’s first Brand Strategy Asia

Hong Kong will host the first WTR Live: Brand Strategy Asia on 3-4 December. View the programme highlights today.

03 August 2024

Interview exclusive: secretary general of Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre reveals plans for future growth

The ADNDRC has seen a 33% increase in UDRP cases over the past five years, as new domain name issues emerge, exclusive interview reveals.

08 July 2024

Hong Kong: How customs is boosting enforcement

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

As Hong Kong is a strategic hub for shipping counterfeit goods, rights holders must be vigilant when it comes to policing the market for infringement. Open communication with customs is proving the most efficient way to safeguard their brand against counterfeiters, as operations at the border are renowned for their efficiency.

28 June 2024

Innovation at the Hong Kong IP Department: update on non-core tools and services

Featured in IP office tools and services

In a new update, representatives from the Hong Kong IP Department reveal the innovative non-core tools and services that the agency offers trademark users – and some of those planned for the future.

13 June 2024

Hong Kong ditches paper certificates; IPOS scam warning; Brazil hosts GI event – IP office updates

In this update, we look at the Slovenian and Portuguese IP offices partnering up, the IP Office of Singapore launching a podcast series, and much more.

05 June 2024

Tennessee signs ELVIS act; Hong Kong reduces IP tax; US introduces AI copyright transparency rules – legislation and policy watch (April 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

23 April 2024

New arrangement for reciprocal enforcement of cross-border judgments to aid IP enforcement in China

An arrangement taking effect this month for the cross-border enforcement of judgments offers brand owners a new weapon in the face of infringement in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

11 January 2024

Brand protection at the Hong Kong border: insights and strategies from the front line

Featured in Border and customs protection around the world

In the latest edition from our series exploring the challenges of brand protection at the borders and ports of entry in various countries, we head to Hong Kong.

05 January 2024