Intellectual Property Department - Teams and Registries

To lead, manage and develop the Intellectual Property Department as a specialized legal services department that aims at accomplishing its missions within available resources
To perform the Statutory functions as Registrar of Trade Marks, Patents, Designs and Copyright Licensing Bodies
To act as the departmental Controlling Officer in financial management

Current Post Holder
Mr. David FL WONG, JP
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6888
Facsimile:	(852) 2574 9102
E-mail address:	dflwong@ipd.gov.hk

Deputy Director of Intellectual Property

To deputise DIP in meeting the legal, operational, administrative and promotional obligations and targets of the Department.
To deputise DIP in leading and managing the Department.
To ensure effective and efficient operation of the Trade Marks, Patents and Designs Registries.
To advise on policy and legislative matters relating to intellectual property.
To promote intellectual property rights both locally and at international forums.
To monitor and provide intellectual property civil legal advisory service.
To monitor hearings, judicial review and appeal proceedings.

Current Post Holder
Mr. Thomas CS TSANG
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6920
Facsimile:	(852) 2574 9102
E-mail address:	thomastsang@ipd.gov.hk

Departmental Secretary

To oversee Human Resources Management functions
To oversee the management of departmental financial resources
To manage all general grade staff in the department
To oversee office accommodation and general administration of the department

Current Post Holder
Ms. Emily YP TSANG
Telephone:	(852) 3520 0737
Facsimile:	(852) 3520 0775
E-mail address:	emilytsang@ipd.gov.hk

Advisory Team

Advisory Team is responsible for providing civil legal advice on IP matters to government bureaux and departments, overseeing the development of the collaborative relations and efforts with other IP authorities and international bodies, and supporting the IP Trading initiative by formulating and implementing appropriate strategies and support measures for developing Hong Kong as an IP trading hub in the region.

Assistant Director of Intellectual Property (Advisory)

To oversee the provision of civil legal advisory service on intellectual property matters to government departments and bureaux.
To make recommendation on the position/stance that Hong Kong should take in relation to international intellectual property issues.
To oversee international and regional cooperation and capacity building matters in the intellectual property area.
To oversee liaison with IP authorities in the Mainland.
To support the Intellectual Property (IP) Trading initiative covering formulation of appropriate strategies and support measures, and their implementation, for developing Hong Kong as an IP trading hub in the region.

Current Post Holder
Mr. Derek KK LAU
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6920
Facsimile:	(852) 2574 9102
E-mail address:	dereklau@ipd.gov.hk

Chief Intellectual Property Examiner (Strategy)

To assist in the strategic planning of intellectual property (IP) trading promotion activities and oversee the implementation of such activities
To assist in managing promotion and publicity activities in respect of the protection, management and trading of IP
To assist in managing networking activities between the Intellectual Property Department and the Mainland authorities/organisations and maintaining strategic communications with stakeholders on matters pertaining to the protection, management and trading of IP
To oversee the operations of the Marketing Division

Current Post Holder
Ms. Vivian PH YU
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6894
Facsimile:	(852) 2838 6082
E-mail address:	vivianyu@ipd.gov.hk

Marketing Division

Head (Marketing Division)

To formulate, implement and monitor an overall publicity programme on Intellectual Property protection
To serve as the coordinator in the department in different frameworks of cooperation with various parties in the region
To receive visitors from local, Mainland and overseas
To handle media enquiries and media interviews
To supervise the Marketing Division in the implementation of publicity campaigns and programmes
To monitor and oversee an annual publicity funding in respect of Intellectual Property protection

Current Post Holder
Miss Teresa CW WONG
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6818
Facsimile:	(852) 2155 2310
E-mail address:	tcwwong@ipd.gov.hk

Copyright Team is responsible for providing legal advice and policy support to the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau in matters concerning copyright and related rights. It monitors and advises the Government on the development of international copyright treaties and related standards. It regularly reviews the copyright regime of Hong Kong and formulates legislative proposals for updating the copyright law of Hong Kong in pace with technological and international developments.

Assistant Director of Intellectual Property (Copyright)

To oversee the provision of legal and policy advice on copyright and related rights, and prevention of copyright piracy;
To advise on the development of international copyright and related standards and norms;
To advise on and oversee the amendments to legislation related to copyright and related rights;
To monitor the voluntary registration of copyright licensing bodies; and
To assist in promoting public awareness of and respect for intellectual property rights.

Current Post Holder
Ms. Sandra LS HUI
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6897
Facsimile:	(852) 2838 6082
E-mail address:	sandrahui@ipd.gov.hk

Hearings Team

Assistant Director of Intellectual Property (Hearings)

To oversee the provision of legal advice on matters arising from contentious trade mark, patent and design proceedings.
To undertake trade mark registrability, opposition and invalidation hearings, and handing down reasoned decisions.
To plan and supervise trade mark, patent and design hearings at all stages.
To monitor the allocation of hearings to legal officers and court attendance on appeals relating to cases from all Registries.
To oversee the update of the Trade Marks Registry Work Manual and preparation of internal guidelines relating to hearings.

Current Post Holder
Miss. Finnie QUEK
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6838
Facsimile:	(852) 2574 9102
E-mail address:	finnie.quek@ipd.gov.hk

Trade Marks Team

Trade Marks Team is responsible for overseeing the practice and procedures in respect of applications for registration of trade marks, and their post-registration matters, provision of policy and legal advice to the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on issues relating to trade marks and the development of laws, procedures and policies relating to trade mark registrations. One of the major tasks currently undertaken by the team is the proposed implementation of the international trade mark registration system under the Madrid Protocol in Hong Kong.

Assistant Director of Intellectual Property (Trade Marks)

To oversee the practice and procedures in respect of trade mark applications and post-registration matters.
To oversee the provision of policy and legal advice on issues related to trade marks, including the application of international treaties.
To oversee the proposed implementation of the international trade mark registration system under the Madrid Protocol in Hong Kong.
To oversee the update of the Trade Marks Registry Work Manual and preparation of internal guidelines relating to trade mark registration and post-registration matters.
To advise on and oversee the amendments to legislation related to trade marks.

Current Post Holder
Mr. Leslie SHAY
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6972
Facsimile:	(852) 2574 9102
E-mail address:	leslieshay@ipd.gov.hk

Patents & Designs Team

Patents & Designs Team is mainly responsible for overseeing the practice and procedures in respect of applications for grant of patents and registered designs, and their post-grant matters, and providing legal and policy advice to the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau on legislative proposals and other issues relating to patents and registered designs. One of the major and far reaching projects currently undertaken by the Team is to implement an “original grant” patent system, refinement of the short term patent system and other related measures in Hong Kong.

Assistant Director of Intellectual Property (Patents & Designs)

To oversee the practice and procedures in respect of patent and designs applications and post-grant matters.
To oversee the provision of policy and legal advice related to designs, including the application of international treaties.
To oversee the provision of policy and legal advice on patent-related issues, including those relating to the implementation of a new patent system (mainly by setting up an original grant patent system and refining the short-term patent system) and the setting up of a local regulatory regime for patent practitioners.
To engage and steer further negotiations with other patent offices for enlisting appropriate technical assistance and support, particularly in areas concerning substantive examination of inventions and training of manpower, for administering the new patent system.
To advise on and oversee the amendments to legislation related to patents and registered designs.

Current Post Holder
Ms. Joyce MH POON
Telephone:	(852) 3547 2287
Facsimile:	(852) 3188 5359
E-mail address:	joycepoon@ipd.gov.hk

Trade Marks, Patents and Designs Registries

The Registries are mainly responsible for examining trade mark applications, patent applications and design applications; registering trade marks, granting standard patents after substantive examination, granting short-term patents followed by substantive examination if required, registering patents granted by the designated patent offices, registering designs; and handling post-registration matters. The Registries also maintain the registers of trade marks, patents and designs in electronic format and make them available for public search.

Principal Intellectual Property Examiner

To maintain and sustain Strategic, Measurable, Accountable, Result-oriented and Time-bound (SMART) Trade Marks, Patents and Designs Registries’ activities
To align Registries’ values with departmental goals
To enhance capacity and support to achieve work targets
To sustain an environment for e-business
To enhance customer services
To oversee outsourcing
To plan career development of the Intellectual Property Examiner grade

Current Post Holder
Miss Brenda SM WAN
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6872
Facsimile:	(852) 2838 6082
E-mail address:	brendawan@ipd.gov.hk

Chief Intellectual Property Examiner (Automation)

To oversee examination of trade mark applications
To oversee examiners’ support on trade mark hearings and post-registration matters
To manage the outsourcing contract relating to Office Operation Services
To oversee the development of IT projects from user perspectives and promote e-business services
To support Human Resources Management matters of the Intellectual Property Examiner grade (including individual development plans and staff training)

Current Post Holder
Ms. Joey MY WONG
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6865
Facsimile:	(852) 2838 6082
E-mail address:	joey.wong@ipd.gov.hk

Chief Intellectual Property Examiner (Madrid Protocol and New Integrated IT System)

To assist in the preparatory work in relation to the proposed application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks to Hong Kong
To oversee examination of trade mark applications
To oversee user support in relation to the New Integrated IT System (NIS)
To oversee Management Information Statistics (MIS) matters

Current Post Holder
Miss Angela WM WONG
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6855
Facsimile:	(852) 2838 6082
E-mail address:	angelawong@ipd.gov.hk

Chief Intellectual Property Examiner (Operations) 1

To oversee examination of trade mark applications
To oversee the operations of the Trade Marks Registry
To oversee customer-focused services to intellectual property right owners or their agents
To manage on-the-job training of trade mark examiners

Current Post Holder
Mr. Harvey KH HO
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6813
Facsimile:	(852) 2838 6082
E-mail address:	harveyho@ipd.gov.hk

Chief Intellectual Property Examiner (Operations) 2

To oversee examination of trade mark applications
To oversee the operations of the Trade Marks Registry
To manage practice and procedural matters of the Trade Marks Registry
To oversee trade mark classification and reclassification matters

Current Post Holder
Mr. Edmund KT LUI
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6883
Facsimile:	(852) 2838 6082
E-mail address:	edmundlui@ipd.gov.hk

Chief Intellectual Property Examiner (Patents and Designs)

To oversee operation and management of the Patents and Designs Registries
To manage practice and procedural matters relating to applications for standard patents by re-registration route and applications for registered designs as well as post-grant/registration matters
To plan and manage resources requirement, training of manpower and other related matters for supporting the Patents and Designs Registries in processing applications and post-grant/registration matters

Current Post Holder
Ms. Winnie LC NG
Telephone:	(852) 3543 1588
Facsimile:	(852) 2838 6315
E-mail address:	winnieng@ipd.gov.hk

Chief Patent Examiners

To oversee operation and management of the Original Grant Patent (OGP) Team of the Patents Registry
To manage practice and procedural matters relating to OGP applications and short-term patent applications as well as post-grant matters
To provide technical advice and support at hearings before the Registrar of Patents
To manage on-the-job training of patent examiners

Current Post Holders
Ms. Clara LY LI
Telephone:	(852) 3743 1675
Facsimile:	(852) 3904 1804
E-mail address:	clarali@ipd.gov.hk

Mr. YC HE
Telephone:	(852) 3153 2427
Facsimile:	(852) 3904 1804
E-mail address:	yche@ipd.gov.hk

Ms. Jackie JQ HUANGFU
Telephone:	(852) 3904 0087
Facsimile:	(852) 3904 1804
E-mail address:	jackiehuangfu@ipd.gov.hk

Mr. Huw JONES
Telephone:	(852) 3904 0088
Facsimile:	(852) 3904 1804
E-mail address:	huwjones@ipd.gov.hk

Senior Systems Manager (Contract Management & Information Technology)

To manage the outsourcing contracts relating to information technology services
To oversee the development and management of IT projects
To perform IT resource planning and management
To provide technical advice and support on IT matters

Current Post Holder
Ms. Amy SM TONG
Telephone:	(852) 2961 6917
Facsimile:	(852) 2838 6082
E-mail address:	amytong@ipd.gov.hk