Fundamental Programme 100 Series

IP106 Patent Basics

16 and 19 Aug 2022 (Online Class)

3 hours per lecture, 6 hours in total

This course aims at enabling participants to grasp the basic concepts of patents, including the patent protection system, the method and process of patent registration and the application of patent information in research and business.

CPD:

Lecture I

16 Aug 2022

14:00-15:30

Topic: Patent Protection in Hong Kong

  • What is patent
  • Patents versus trade secrets
  • How patents protect inventions
  • What inventions are patentable
  • Types of patents in Hong Kong
  • Enforcement against infringement

Speaker: Mr. Ian Liu

15:45-17:15

Topic: How to apply for a standard patent in Hong Kong

  • Patents by original grant versus patents by re-registration
  • Timeframes and fees for obtaining a standard patent
  • Importance of patent specification
  • Engaging a patent agent: costs and benefits

Speaker: Ms Bertha Ho

Lecture II

19 Aug 2022

14:00-15:00

Topic: Responding to office actions

  • The patent examination process
  • Timeframes for responding to office actions
  • Points to note in giving responses

Speaker: Ms Winnie Ng

15:15-17:15

Topic: Use of patent information in your research or business

  • The basics of patent search
  • Sources of patent information
  • Using patent information in a R&D project
  • Using patent information to enhance your product development
  • Using patent information to identify potential markets
  • Obtaining licence for use of patents

Speaker: Mr. Victor Tse

Target Audience

IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises engaged in the innovation and technology sector

Course Structure

Course consists of 2 lectures, 3 hours per lecture, total 6 hours

Course Format

Webinar via Zoom

Language

Cantonese, supplemented with English terms

Award

Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course (2 lectures).

Fee

Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme"; $100 for non-members

Registration

COURSE ENDED

Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.

The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.

CPD

This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (3 points per lecture; 6 points in total).

This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (3 points per lecture; 6 points in total).

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:
PEAK