Fundamental Programme 100 Series

IP 105 Patent Basics

26 Sep 2024

1 Day

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.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:


Lecture I

26 Sep 2024 (Thu)

09:30-11:00

11:15-12:45

Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)

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

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: Dr. Yannie Chan 

Lecture II

26 Sep 2024 (Thu)

14:15-16:15

16:30-17:30

Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)

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 license for use of patents

Speaker: Mr. Victor Tse 

Topic: Responding to office actions

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

Speaker: Ms. Salina Ip

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises

Course Structure

The 1-day course consists of 2 lectures, total 6 hours

Venue

VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Course Format

Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend 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 PLUS"; $100 for non-members

Registration

To be announced

Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprise which joined the “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 Law Society of Hong Kong (6 points).
  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (6 points).

    Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance.

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:

PEAK