| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2024 |
Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights continues to take forward co-operation projects Press release |
| 30 Dec 2024 |
Preparatory work for World Intellectual Property Organization Technology and Innovation Support Centre in Hong Kong commences Press release |
| 5 Sep 2024 |
2024 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) (Zhongshan) – "Innovative Development Strategies: Intellectual Property Management and Commercialisation of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Greater Bay Area" Programme rundown (Traditional Chinese versions only) |
| 8 Jul 2024 |
Government launches public consultation on enhancing Copyright Ordinance regarding protection for artificial intelligence technology development Press release |
| 5 Jul 2024 |
Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Intellectual Property Income) Ordinance 2024 gazetted Press release |
| 26 Apr 2024 |
Hong Kong celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 2024 (with photos) Press release |
| 1 Mar 2024 |
Fee reduction of the Designs Registry takes effect today Press release |
| 15 Feb 2024 |
Public consultation on proposed subsidiary legislation under Copyright Ordinance launched Press release |
| 8 Dec 2023 |
Hong Kong and Philippines sign MOU on co-operation in field of intellectual property (with photos) Press release |
| 27 Sep 2023 |
2023 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Huizhou) – "Innovation and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Greater Bay Area: Demand and Supply of Intellectual Property Professional Services" Programme rundown (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese versions only) (PDF format)Press release |
| 6 Sep 2023 |
IPD celebrates 25th anniversary of "No Fakes Pledge" Scheme (with photo) Press release |
| 25 Apr 2023 |
IPD launches "Let's Protect Intellectual Property" exhibition (with photos) Press Release |
| 31 Mar 2023 |
Survey on Public Awareness of Intellectual Property Right Protection 2022 |
| 17 Feb 2023 |
Commencement notice for Copyright (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 and related code of practice gazetted Press Release |
| 16 Dec 2022 |
Copyright (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 gazetted Press Release |
| 1 Dec 2022 |
Pilot project for prioritising examination of qualified invention patent applications filed by Hong Kong applicants in Mainland to be launched on January 1, 2023 Press release |
| 28 Nov 2022 |
The Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights takes forward co-operation projects for 2022-2023 Press release |
| 19 Oct 2022 | Director of Intellectual Property undergoing home quarantine |
| 12 Aug 2022 |
2022 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Online) – "Promoting the Development of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry and the Greater Bay Area through IP Trading" Programme rundown (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese versions only) (PDF format)Press release |
| 27 May 2022 | Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2022 gazetted |
| 5 May 2022 | Marrakesh Treaty applies to HK |
| 24 Feb 2022 | Intellectual Property Department's drop-box service suspended this afternoon |
| 20 Feb 2022 | Intellectual Property Department staff member tests positive for COVID-19 |
| 24 Sep 2021 |
2021 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Online) - "The Development of Enterprises in the Greater Bay Area and IP Trading During the 14th Five-Year Plan Period" Programme rundown (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese versions only) (PDF format) |
| 5 Jun 2021 | Hong Kong grants first-ever standard patent by original grant |
| 29 Mar 2021 |
Survey on Public Awareness of Intellectual Property Right Protection 2020 Press Release |
| 23 Oct 2020 |
2020 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Online) "Strategy for Development of Innovation: IP Protection and Exploitation for Enterprises in the Greater Bay Area" Programme rundown (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese versions only) (PDF format) |
| 19 Jun 2020 | Trade Marks (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 takes effect on 19 June 2020 |
| 24 Apr 2020 |
The Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights takes forward the co-operation projects for 2020 Press release |
| 19 Dec 2019 | Launch of new patent system in Hong Kong today |
| 18 Oct 2019 |
New patent system in Hong Kong to launch on December 19 Press release (Issued on 11 October 2019) |
| 25 Sep 2019 |
2019 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Guangzhou) "IP Strategies for SMEs: Seize the Innovation Development Opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" Programme rundown (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese versions only) (PDF format) |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Hong Kong and Australia sign MOU on co-operation in the field of intellectual property |
| 11 Feb 2019 |
Survey on Public Awareness of Intellectual Property Right Protection 2018 Press Release |
| 26 Jan 2019 | IPD holds "I Pledge" Campaign Observation Wheel Fun Day |
| 28 Dec 2018 |
Major findings of Survey on Manpower in Intellectual Property Trading and Management |
| 21 Aug 2018 |
The Seventeenth Meeting of the Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press release |
| 21 Jun 2018 |
2018 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Foshan) “IP Protection and Exploitation: Facilitating the Development of Innovation in the Bay Area” Programme rundown (Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese only) (PDF format) |
| 28 Dec 2017 | Piracy syndicate members receive jail sentences for circumventing paid TV channels (Issued by Hong Kong Customs) |
| 29 Nov 2017 | Exchange Activity for promoting co-operation on IP in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Agreement on Intellectual Property Cooperation in the Pan-Pearl River Delta Region in the context of the Belt and Road |
| 18 Nov 2017 |
Twentieth Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held in Hong Kong Press Release |
| 6 Nov 2017 | IPD holds "Creativity·Infinity" activity |
| 2 Aug 2017 |
The Sixteenth Meeting of the Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press release |
| 28 Jun 2017 | Co-operation arrangement in the area of intellectual property signed between Mainland and Hong Kong |
| 23 Jun 2017 |
2017 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Dongguan) - "IP and Enterprises’ Competitiveness" Programme Rundown (Chinese only) |
| 9 May 2017 | Consultation on Review of Copyright Exceptions for Persons with a Print Disability |
| 28 Apr 2017 | New Copyright Tribunal Rules take effect on May 1 |
| 31 Mar 2017 |
Survey on Public Awareness of Intellectual Property Right Protection 2016 Press Release |
| 13 Dec 2016 |
Agreement on Deepening Intellectual Property Cooperation in the Pan-Pearl River Delta Region Press Release |
| 18 Aug 2016 |
The Fifteenth Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release |
| 17 Jun 2016 |
2016 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Shenzhen) - "Intellectual Property Promoting Development of Innovation of Shenzhen & Hong Kong Enterprises" Programme Rundown (Chinese only) (PDF Format) |
| 25 Apr 2016 | Intellectual Property Department launches new TV API on copyright protection |
| 28 Oct 2015 | Government to introduce Patents (Amendment) Bill 2015 |
| 9 Sep 2015 |
18th Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held in Hong Kong today Press Release |
| 18 Aug 2015 |
The Fourteenth Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release |
| 30 Jun 2015 |
Major Findings of the Survey on Intellectual Property Trading |
| 4 Jun 2015 |
2015 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Guangzhou) - "Exploitation and Development Strategies of Intellectual Property" Programme Rundown (Chinese only) (PDF Format) |
| 21 May 2015 | Intellectual Property Manager Scheme Launched |
| 4 Mar 2015 |
Awareness of intellectual property rights protection remains high Press Release (PDF format) |
| 5 Feb 2015 | Hong Kong and Mexico sign Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property |
| 29 Jan 2015 | Hong Kong and Republic of Korea sign MOU on co-operation in the field of intellectual property |
| 20 Dec 2014 | I Pledge • YAS Ambassador of the Year 2014 Award Presentation Ceremony held today |
| 9 Dec 2014 |
Consultation on Draft Copyright Tribunal Rules Press release (PDF format) |
| 11 Nov 2014 |
Government issues Consultation Paper on the Proposed Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol) to Hong Kong |
| 25 Jul 2014 |
The Thirteenth Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release (PDF format) |
| 11 Jun 2014 | Government to introduce Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2014 |
| 5 Jun 2014 |
2014 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Shanwei) - "Enhance Competitiveness by Intellectual Property Exploitation" Programme Rundown (Chinese only) |
| 12 May 2014 | Intellectual Property Department and International Trademark Association sign Memorandum of Understanding on co-operation in trademarks |
| 25 Apr 2014 | Senior appointments |
| 21 Dec 2013 | I Pledge‧Youth Ambassador Against Internet Piracy activities |
| 6 Dec 2013 | Co-operation arrangement on patent system signed between Mainland and Hong Kong |
| 10 Oct 2013 | Public consultation on parody extended for one month |
| 6 Aug 2013 |
The Twelfth Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release (PDF format) |
| 29 Jul 2013 | Public invited to attend forums on “How should parody be appropriately taken care of under the copyright regime” |
| 11 Jul 2013 | Government issues consultation document for parody |
| 21 Jun 2013 |
Results of Intellectual Property Rights Creative Competitions’ announced Press Release (PDF format) |
| 5 Jun 2013 |
2013 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Qingyuan) - "IP Trading and Capitalisation" Programme Rundown (Chinese version only)(PDF Format) |
| 26 Mar 2013 |
Awareness of intellectual property rights protection remains high Press Release (PDF format) |
| 27 Feb 2013 |
Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks applies to HKSAR Press Release (PDF format) |
| 7 Feb 2013 |
Report of the Advisory Committee on Review of the Patent System in Hong Kong Press Release (PDF format) |
| 29 Dec 2012 |
I Pledge‧Youth Ambassador Ocean Night Press Release (PDF format) |
| 13 Oct 2012 |
“I Pledge” Live Band Festival Press release (PDF format) |
| 19 Jul 2012 |
The Eleventh Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release (PDF format) |
| 5 Jun 2012 |
2012 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Foshan) - "IP Trading and Capitalisation" Programme Rundown (Chinese version only) (PDF Format) |
| 3 Feb 2012 |
“2011 Respect for Intellectual Property Rights on the Internet Slogan Competition” prize presentation ceremony held today Press Release (PDF format) |
| 16 Nov 2011 |
Agreement on intellectual property co-operation between Mainland and Hong Kong signed Press Release (PDF format) |
| 28 Oct 2011 |
Trade Marks Registry proposes to correct data on Register Press Release (PDF format) |
| 13 Oct 2011 | Appointments to Advisory Committee on review of the patent system in Hong Kong |
| 4 Oct 2011 |
Consultation on Review of the Patent System in Hong Kong (4 October 2011 to 31 December 2011) Press Release (PDF format) |
| 23 Aug 2011 |
14th Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held in Hong Kong today Press Release |
| 28 Jul 2011 |
The Tenth Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release (PDF format) |
| 15 Jul 2011 |
Intellectual Property Department launches new web-based teaching kit Press release (PDF format) |
| 23 Jun 2011 |
2011 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Zhaoqing) - "Enhancing the competitiveness of Enterprises through IP" Press release (PDF format) |
| 3 Jun 2011 |
Free online audit tool helps SMEs in intellectual property assets protection Press Release (English) (PDF format) |
| 30 Mar 2011 | 知識產權署署長任命 (PDF格式) |
| 21 Jan 2011 |
企業應用知識資本管理數字破紀錄 (Chinese only) |
| 30 Jul 2010 |
The Ninth Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release (PDF format) |
| 16 Jul 2010 |
“Copying and distribution offence” comes into effect today Press Release (PDF format) |
| 10 Jul 2010 |
“I Pledge” Campaign: “The Legend is Born - Ip Man” movie screening Press Release (PDF format) |
| 25 Jun 2010 |
2010 Guangdong - Hong Kong Intellectual Property (IP) and SMEs Development Seminar (Guangzhou) - "IP as a tool for facilitating restructuring and upgrading" Press Release (PDF format) |
| 6 Apr 2010 |
World Intellectual Property Day celebrated in Hong Kong Press Release (PDF format) |
| 11 Mar 2010 |
Seminar on "Recent Amendment to Hong Kong Copyright Law concerning Business End-User of Copyright Works" Press Release (PDF Format) |
| 2 Mar 2010 |
Launching Ceremony of Phase II of Intellectual Capital Management (ICM) Consultancy Programme and Presentation of “Excellence in ICM” Award Press Release (PDF Format) |
| 9 Dec 2009 | A written reply by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mrs Rita Lau, to a question in relation to patent registration system by a Legislative Councillor at the Legislative Council meeting 29 and 30 October 20 |
| 29 Oct 2009 |
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Regional Symposium on Management of Intellectual Capital, Intellectual Assets and Intellectual Property Press Release (PDF format) |
| 31 Aug 2009 |
Consultation on Copyright Tribunal Rules Press Release |
| 19 Aug 2009 |
12th Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held in Hong Kong today Press Release |
| 16 Jul 2009 |
The Eighth Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release (PDF format) |
| 29 May 2009 |
Anti-Internet Piracy Publicity Programmes Launching Ceremony Press Release (PDF format) |
| 7 Apr 2009 |
Survey on Business Attitudes to Intellectual Property 2008 Press Release (PDF format) |
| 7 Apr 2009 |
2009 Guangdong - Hong Kong Intellectual Property (IP) and SMEs Development Seminar (Zhongshan) - "IP as a tool in Developing Business Opportunities" Press Release (PDF format) |
| 5 Mar 2009 |
Intellectual Capital Management Consultancy Programme Launched Press Release (PDF format) |
| 2 Mar 2009 |
Top e-Filers' Award Presentation Ceremony Press Release (PDF format) |
| 19 Feb 2009 |
Survey on Public awareness of Intellectual Property Right Protection 2008 Press Release (PDF format) |
| 15 Feb 2009 |
“I Pledge” Campaign 10th Anniversary Music Carnival “I Pledge” Campaign 10th Anniversary Music Carnival |
| 11 Dec 2008 |
China's Intellectual Property Strategy Forum Press Release (PDF format) |
| 5 Dec 2008 |
First meeting of Mainland/Hong Kong Trademark Working Co-ordination Group Press Release (PDF format) |
| 20 Nov 2008 |
Hong Kong and Peru sign trade and investment agreement Synopsis of the Cooperation Arrangement between the Government of the HKSAR and the Government of the Republic of Peru on Trade and Investment Facilitation (prepared by the Intellectual Property Department) |
| 1 Oct 2008 |
Application of the Internet Treaties to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Press Release (PDF format) |
| 2 Aug 2008 |
Community Urged to Support Olympic Rules on Brand Protection and Advertising Press Release (PDF format) |
| 29 Jul 2008 |
Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) - Supplement V to CEPA |
| 19 Jul 2008 |
10th anniversary celebration of 'No Fakes Pledge' scheme Press Release (PDF format) |
| 18 Jul 2008 |
The Seventh Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release (PDF format) |
| 11 Jul 2008 |
New Provisions for liability of directors and partners now in effect Press Release (PDF format) |
| 25 Apr 2008 |
Provisions relating to circumvention devices and services effective today Press Release (PDF format) |
| 27 Mar 2008 |
27 March 2008 Press Release (PDF format) |
| 4 Mar 2008 |
Intellectual Property Department Open Day 2008 Press Release (PDF format) |
| 24 Sep 2007 |
"Hong Kong Creativity - Intellectual Property in Hong Kong, China" Exhibition "Hong Kong Creativity - Intellectual Property in Hong Kong, China" Exhibition |
| 12 Jul 2007 |
The Sixth Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release (PDF format) |
| 3 Apr 2007 |
2007 Guangdong - Hong Kong Intellectual Property (IP) and SMEs Development Seminar (Zhuhai) - "IP as a tool in Developing Business Opportunities" Press Release (PDF format) |
| 8 Feb 2007 |
Intellectual Property Department Open Day 2007 Press Release (PDF format) |
| 28 Dec 2006 |
Intellectual Property Department takes measures to help clients affected by Internet Interruption Press Release (PDF format) |
| 20 Nov 2006 |
Intellectual Asset Management Seminar Press Release (PDF format) |
| 8 Nov 2006 |
APEC Workshop on Effective Strategies for IPR Public Education Press Release (PDF format) |
| 23 Oct 2006 |
Business Software Certification Programme factsheet (PDF format) |
| 4 Sep 2006 |
Genuine Business Software Campaign Press Release (PDF format) |
| 29 Jun 2006 |
Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) Supplement III to CEPA |
| 22 Jun 2006 |
The Fifth Meeting of Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Press Release (PDF format |
| 11 May 2006 |
Third Survey on Business Attitudes to Intellectual Property (PDF format) |
| 23 Apr 2006 |
Respect for Intellectual Property Rights Fun Fair Press Release(PDF format) |
| 27 Mar 2006 |
2006 Guangdong - Hong Kong Intellectual Property (IP) and SMEs Development Seminar (Zhanjiang) - "IP as a tool in Developing Business Opportunities" Press Release(PDF format) |
| 28 Feb 2006 |
SCIT launches IPD Open Days (PDF format) |
| 19 Jan 2006 |
Awareness of Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Enhanced |
| 28 Nov 2005 |
Launch of interactive services by the Intellectual Property Department Press Release(PDF format) |
| 27 Nov 2005 |
Students demonstrate creativity in promoting respect for intellectual property rights Press Release(PDF format) |
| 18 Nov 2005 |
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan Join Hands with IPD to Stop Piracy Press Release(PDF format) |
| 10 Nov 2005 |
Refined Proposals on Various Copyright-Related Issues |
| 30 Sep 2005 |
Code of Ethics for companies joining the “No Fakes Pledge” Scheme tightened up |
| 13 Aug 2005 |
"I Pledge" 6th Anniversary Mini-concert |
| 26 Jul 2005 |
Pan-PRD Intellectual Property Cooperation Agreement Press Release |
| 24 Jun 2005 |
The 4th meeting of Guangdong/HK Expert Group on the Protection of IPRs Press Release |
| 7 Jun 2005 | Intellectual property seminars staged in Huizhou and Jiangmen (PDF format) |
| 3 Jun 2005 | No Fakes Pledge IPR Protection Seminar "Your way to gain confidence from consumers" (PDF format) |
| 10 May 2005 | Second Survey on Business Attitudes to Intellectual Property (PDF format) |
| 30 Apr 2005 | "Scout Programme on Respect for Intellectual Property Rights" (PDF format) |
| 28 Feb 2005 |
FS Congratulates the First Generation of E-filers at the Intellectual Property Department Open Day (PDF format) |
| 19 Feb 2005 |
IP Tutor Programme in Schools (PDF format) |
| 1 Feb 2005 | Europe-Asia Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Conference held in HK (PDF format) |
| 27 Jan 2005 | Regional symposium on brand building and intellectual property rights held in HK (PDF format) |
| 18 Jan 2005 | Public awareness of protection of intellectual property rights increased (PDF format) |
| 7 Jan 2005 | Regional symposium on intellectual property rights (PDF format) |
| 21 Dec 2004 |
The 3rd meeting of Guangdong/HK Expert Group on the Protection of IPRs A summary of the cooperation items of The Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights |
| 9 Dec 2004 | Consultation document on the review of certain provisions of the Copyright Ordinace released (PDF format) |
| 29 Nov 2004 |
2004 Shaoguan and Shunde Seminars on Intellectual Property (IP) and the Development of SMEs (PDF format) |
| 25 Sep 2004 | 'I Pledge' 5th Anniversary Mini-concert |
| 20 Aug 2004 | 3-D computer game to promote IP protection (PDF format) |
| 29 Jun 2004 | 2nd Meeting of Guangdong/HK Expert Group on the Protection of IPR (PDF format) |
| 25 May 2004 | 2004 Dongguan Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of SMEs "IP As a Tool in Expanding Business" (PDF format) |
| 29 Apr 2004 | First Survey on Business Attitudes to Intellectual Property (PDF format) |
| 25 Apr 2004 | National Qualification Examination for Patent Agents (PDF format) |
| 22 Mar 2004 | 'Hong Kong – The Real Experience' Seminar (PDF format) |
| 16 Mar 2004 | 2004 WIPO Regional Symposium on Copyright in Educational Institutions and Libraries in the Digital Era (PDF format) |
| 15 Jan 2004 | "Fifth Survey on Public Awareness of Protection of Intellectual Property Rights" (PDF format) |