Trademark Hong Kong

Hong Kong     Hong Kong Trademark Registration

To register a trademark in Hong Kong, the application must be filed with the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department (IPD). Hong Kong follows the Nice Classification system for goods and services. A single application may cover one or more classes of goods or services.

Trademark Registration Process

Trademark Search 

Before applying for a trademark in Hong Kong, it is recommended to conduct a search to check for any identical or similar marks on the Trademark Register, however this search is optional.

      Time frame:  5 – 7 working days

Trademark Application 

After your trademark application is filed with the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department (HK IPD), it will undergo formality checks and a substantive examination by the examiner. If no objections are raised, the application will proceed to registration. However, if an objection is raised, you must respond within the stipulated time; otherwise, the application will be considered abandoned.

Once the application is accepted, the trademark will be published in the Official Journal, and interested parties have a three-month period to file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, the trademark will be registered, and an electronci trademark  registration certificate will be issued.

Time Frame

The timeframe from filing to registration is approximately 8–12 months. If the HK IPD raises an objection or if there is opposition from a third party, the process may take longer..

Terms and Renewal

A registered trademark in Hong Kong is valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed every 10 years.

Requirements For Trademark Application in Hong Kong:

  1. Applicant’s name, address and nationality
  2. Representation of the trademark
  3. Classes and specifications of goods or services
  4. Certified translation and transliteration are required if your trademark contains words in a language other than Chinese or English.
  5. If claiming convention priority, a certified copy of the foreign application is required (with English translation).