Additional Services in Hong Kong
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone challenge a trademark application in Hong Kong?
Here are the reasons someone might oppose a trademark application:
- Conflicts with existing rights or earlier registrations
- Lacks distinctiveness or proprietary rights
- Filed with dishonest intentions
- Infringes on copyright
- Violates rights under Article 6bis of the Paris Convention
- Violates rights under Article 6septies of the Paris Convention
- Conflicts with a …
Is Hong Kong, China part of the Madrid System for international trademark registration?
Hong Kong is not part of the Madrid Agreement or the Madrid Protocol.
What kinds of trademarks can be registered in Hong Kong?
- Words
- Names
- Logos
- Certain 3D shapes
- Colors
- Slogans
- Sounds
- Scents
- Trade dress/appearance
- Holograms
- Motion
- Collective marks
- Certification marks
- Service marks
What is the website address for the national trademark office of Hong Kong, China?
You can visit the Hong Kong national trademark office online at this web address: https://www.ipd.gov.hk/.
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Hong Kong?
- Trademarks that lack distinctiveness
- Trademarks that are primarily just surnames
- Trademarks that mainly represent geographic locations
- Trademarks that consist solely of a shape that is a natural result of the product, necessary to achieve a technical result, or adds significant value to the product
What advantages does using a trademark before filing offer in Hong Kong?
Using the trademark before filing can assist the owner in proving that it has gained distinctiveness. This can help counter objections to the application based on claims of non-distinctiveness.
Is the Nice Classification System used in Hong Kong?
Yes, Hong Kong utilizes the Nice Classification System.
Is it permissible to use my trademark in Hong Kong even if it hasn't been registered yet?
Yes, you can legally use a trademark even if it hasn't been registered yet for any goods or services.
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