IP Manager Scheme PLUS

Nowadays, intellectual property (IP) is recognised as a key element in business development. The IP Training Programme aims to build up the manpower capacity in the businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to adopt good IP management into their overall business strategy and practice.

Fundamental Programme 100 Series, Advanced Programme 200 Series and IP Services Programme 300 Series are are designed to cater for specific duties and career development needs of IP Managers and help them to establish their expertise and skills. The courses will also enable you to help your enterprise to:

Important Note:

Apart from private practice, effective IP management is of paramount importance to the Government and public bodies nowadays in an innovation-led economy.  New training courses under IP Training Programme 400 series are also provided to government bureau/ departments as well as public bodies in order to enhance their capability in IP management and exploitation.

The new season of training courses will start in July, so please stay tuned.

Fundamental Programme 100 Series

IP101 IP Basics

Dec 2025

1.5 Days

This course introduces the basic knowledge of various intellectual properties, enabling participants to understand the rights of IP owners and users, thereby enhancing their capability of protecting and managing IP rights within the enterprise.

Course Format: Physical

CPD: 

IP102 IP Management and Protection in the Mainland

11 Sep 2025

1 Day

This course aims to introduce the registration or application methods, protection mechanisms, management strategies and enforcement actions of different IP rights in the Mainland, allowing participants to fully grasp the fundamental knowledge of IP system in the Mainland.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:

IP103 Registration and Application Procedure of IP Rights in Hong Kong

Feb 2026

1 Day

This course introduces the IP registration system in Hong Kong, enabling participants to comprehend the registration and application procedures of various IP rights and thereby formulate effective IP registration strategies for the enterprises.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:

IP104 Arbitration and Mediation of IP disputes

Aug 2025

0.5 Day

Course Format: Physical

CPD:

IP 105 [HKTISC IP Training] Strategy for Patent Protection and Commercialisation in the Medical Sector

22 July 2025

1 hour

This course will delve into key strategies for securing and leveraging patents within the medical field. Participants will gain insights into the patent application process, learn how to handle potential disputes, and explore effective commercialization techniques. The speaker will also provide attendees with practical knowledge and case studies to enhance their patent strategy and maximize the commercial potential of their innovations. The medium of instruction will be English. CPD point(s) application is currently pending approval.

Course Format:  Live-streamed and physical mode

IP106 [HKTISC IP Training] Patent Protection Strategies for Entering the Greater Bay Area Market: Opportunities and Challenges

19 Aug 2025

1 hour

Course Format: Online

IP107 [HKTISC IP Training] The Importance of Patents in Developing Greater Bay Area Business

21 Oct 2025

1 hour

Course Format: Online

IP108 [HKTISC IP Training] Practical Tips for Patent Protection in Technological Companies: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

17 Jun 2025

1 hour

This course will delve into practical tips for patent protection, providing 10 essential do's and don’ts tailored for technological companies. Our speaker will guide participants through best practices and common mistakes to avoid, ensuring a robust approach to protecting technological innovations. The medium of instruction will be Cantonese. CPD point(s) application is currently pending approval.

Course Format: Online

Advanced Programme 200 Series

IP201 Generative AI - IP concept and legal considerations

24 Oct 2025

0.5 Day

This course aims to introduce the involvement of IP in the Generative AI, allowing participants to be able to understand IP concept, realise potential legal issues and protect their IP rights.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:

IP202 Management and Strategies of Patent Commercialisation and Technology Transfer

Nov 2025

2 Days

The course aims to introduce the common forms of patent valuation, commercialisation as well as key issues of technology transfer, preparing participants to formulate appropriate strategies on patent commercialization and technology transfer for their enterprises.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:


IP203 AUTM Course

Dec 2025

2 Day

Course Format: Physical

IP204 Practical Workshop for IP Managers

Jan 2026

0.5 Day

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

IP205 [HKTISC IP Training] Navigating International Patent Protection: Challenges, Opportunities, and Tax Incentives

21 May 2025

1.5 hours

This course aims to explore how SMEs can enhance their global market position by seizing opportunities brought through effective patent protection and available policy resources. Our speakers, who are experienced tax and legal practitioners, will discuss the ‘patent box’ tax incentive from both tax and legal perspectives. They will also share practical tips and case studies to enhance participants' understanding of the topic. The medium of instruction will be Cantonese.

Course Format: Online

IP Services Programme 300 Series

IP301 Tax Implications and Planning on IP and R\u0026D

23 July 2025

0.5 Day

The course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding on the tax implications and planning strategies in relation to IP and R&D in Hong Kong.  It focuses on Hong Kong’s profits tax regime related to IP, tax deduction related to IP and R&D, “Patent Box” incentive and “Original Grant Patent” system.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD: 

IP302 [HKTISC IP Training] IP and Generative AI: Concept and Legal Considerations

30 Jul 2025

1 hour

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

IP303 Unlocking Intangible Asset Finance: A Guide for Banking Professionals

4 Sep 2025

0.5 Day

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:

IP304 IP Valuation

Mar 2026

1 Day

This course aims to introduce the concept of intellectual property (IP) valuation and its application in managing and optimizing the IP asset portfolios, providing participants with an overview of the core valuation concepts, key methodologies and relevant strategies related to IP valuation.

Course Format: Physical

CPD: 


Government and Public Officers Training Programme 400 Series

IP400 IP Courses for Government and Public Officers

TBC (Open for Application)

3 hours

The effective management of Intellectual Property Rights is paramount in an innovation-led economy. To promote awareness of intellectual property rights in Government and the public sector, the Intellectual Property Department has been giving talks on intellectual property to Governments and public officers in Hong Kong.

The Department has further expanded the scope of training and the depth of the IP training programme with an aim to enhance the ability of Government and public officers in managing the IP rights as they require in their operations.  Workshops will be tailor-made to best suit the needs of Bureaux/ Departments/ Public Bodies with topics ranging from basic IP identification, protection, IP ownership and licensing, compliance and considerations within the organisation, to IP management and exploitation as well as use of IP information as a tool in work etc.  We welcome invitations from Bureaux/ Departments/ public bodies.

IP401 Refresher Course for Intellectual Property Compliance Officers

20 Oct 2025

3 hours

This course is organized regularly by the Intellectual Property Department to enhance the ability of Intellectual Property Compliance Officers and Government’s officers in protecting and managing the Government’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).
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