This training will equip participants with practical, hands-on techniques for planning and conducting effective patent searches and turning findings into innovation advantages. Our speakers — experienced patent search specialists — will cover key search types, demonstrate search strategies, and highlight leading databases and tools. They will share common pitfalls, best practices, and real-world case studies to enhance understanding of how well-executed searches inform R&D direction and strengthen patent prosecution. 

Course Format: Online Broadcast (Zoom)

CPD:

• The Law Society of Hong Kong: 1 point

This training will provide participants with critical insights into how AI is reshaping the IP landscape and effective IP strategies for protecting innovation in AI-driven enterprises. The distinguished speaker for this training has extensive experience in IP and the technology industry. He will share profound insights into various cutting-edge issues related to AI, empowering participants to deepen their understanding and navigate the complexities of this transformative field.

Course Format: Online Broadcast (Zoom)

CPD:

• The Law Society of Hong Kong: 1 point

This training offers a concise overview of Hong Kong’s patent system, the advantages of pursuing a Standard Patent (Original Grant), and the overall OGP examination process. Our speaker, a Senior Patent Examiner at the Intellectual Property Department, will guide participants through the OGP application procedure—including formal requirements, substantive examination, and how to craft effective responses to examination notices. He will also outline new Government initiatives and discuss how to use them strategically: when to defer formality examination, how to align your intellectual property (IP) with Patent Box tax incentives, and how to leverage the Pilot Patent Valuation Support Scheme to obtain financing.

Course Format: Online Broadcast (Zoom)

CPD:

• The Law Society of Hong Kong: TBC

The course will cover an overview of the domain name system, types of abuse and infringement (such as cybersquatting, phishing, typosquatting, etc.) and how to use a speedy and cost-effective specialized domain name dispute resolution process to protect intellectual property (IP).  It will include case studies and practical step by step guidance on how to file and succeed in a domain name dispute case.  

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:

• The Law Society of Hong Kong: TBC
• Hong Kong Mediation Centre: TBC

This course aims to introduce the regulations, enforcement actions, protection mechanisms and management strategies of Patent and Trademark rights in the key overseas markets, allowing participants to fully grasp the fundamental knowledge of the IP management and protection strategies in overseas market.

CPD:

• The Law Society of Hong Kong: TBC
• Hong Kong Mediation Centre: TBC

This training will equip SMEs with practical strategies for patent commercialisation, contract drafting, and efficient dispute resolution. The distinguished speaker for this training has extensive experience in IP commercialisation and dispute resolution. He will cover how to assess patent return on investment (ROI) and risk, highlight must-have clauses for collaboration and licensing, and show how alternative dispute resolution methods can save time and costs. He will also provide practical guidance on handling infringement complaints and inadvertent infringement, illustrated with real-world examples.

Course Format: Online Broadcast (Zoom)

CPD:

• The Law Society of Hong Kong: TBC

AUTM is an association of over 3,000 technology transfer professionals that is committed to bringing research to life. The core purpose of AUTM is to support and advance academic technology transfer globally.

This AUTM course will focus on techniques for effectively marketing early-stage technologies, including current direct marketing techniques and generative AI marketing tools and platforms. The course will also cover effective negotiation techniques, including cooperative and competitive negotiations, with specific applications for technology licensing.

Course Format: Physical

• CE points: 11 hours

This course aims to introduce the involvement of IP in the Generative AI, allowing participants to understand the relevant IP concept, the potential legal issues associated with Generative AI and how to protect IP rights in the age of AI.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:

• The Law Society of Hong Kong: TBC
• Hong Kong Mediation Centre: TBC

This workshop aims at assisting “IP Managers” to learn protecting and managing IP assets in their enterprises, and integrating IP commercialisation and IP trading into their overall business strategy. It will be conducted by IP professional lawyers to exchange views with participants through group discussion. Besides, participants will receive a “Practical Guide to IP Managers” upon completion of the workshop, so that they and their enterprises can effectively make use of the knowledge of IP protection and management.

Course Format: Physical

This seminar is set in the context of Hong Kong’s Intellectual Property (IP) financing initiative. It will illustrate how well-scoped IP valuations, aligned with recognized standards and guidelines, can support sustainable IP-backed financing. Practical case studies will be used to demonstrate how the characteristics of IP influence valuation outcomes and how these can be effectively communicated in valuation reports. The seminar will also highlight issues specific to financing, examine both effective and ineffective applications of valuation methodologies, and show how valuation reports can be tailored to meet the requirements of banks.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:

1 Hour; The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers CPD / SFC CPT/ PWMA OPT

This course is designed for banking and financial professionals, specifically those involved in IP financing decisions. This practical training session will include checklist and case studies for key valuation stages. 

Course Format: Online Broadcast (Zoom)

CPD:

2 Hours ; The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers CPD / SFC CPT / PWMA OPT

The course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding on the tax implications and planning strategies related to intellectual property (IP) and research and development (R&D) in Hong Kong.  It will place particular emphasis on the practical case sharing and illustrative examples regarding the claiming of tax concession under the Patent Box regime.  It will also introduce the patent system in Hong Kong.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:

• The Law Society of Hong Kong: TBC
• Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 2.5 points