Fundamental Programme 100 Series

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

19 Aug 2025

1 hour

This course will explore essential strategies for obtaining and leveraging patents to successfully enter and thrive in the GBA market. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the patent application process and unique IP environment of the GBA, as well as discover the policy advantages in enhancing patent protection in the region. The session will feature real life examples from Hong Kong companies leveraging patents in developing their businesses in the GBA, providing practical insights into successful strategies. 

Course Format: Online

CPD:

Patent protection plays a crucial role in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) market. By securing intellectual property rights, businesses can safeguard their innovations, attract investments, and establish a strong foothold in this rapidly growing economic region. Effective patent strategies not only protect inventions but also enable companies to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and address potential challenges.  

This training will explore essential strategies for obtaining and leveraging patents to successfully enter and thrive in the GBA market. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the patent application process and unique IP environment of the GBA, as well as discover the policy advantages in enhancing patent protection in the region. The session will feature real life examples from Hong Kong companies leveraging patents in developing their businesses in the GBA, providing practical insights into successful strategies. 

Course Contents

19 Aug 2025 (Tue)

15:00-16:00

Online Broadcast (Zoom)

Key Topics:

  • IP Environment in the GBA
  • Patent Protection Strategies for Entering the GBA
  • The Hong Kong Innovation Entities Patent Fast-Track Pre-Examination Guidelines (Trial) 

Speaker: Mr. Edward Li (Patent Attorney, Liu, Shen & Associates)

Join now to gain practical IP strategies for entering the GBA market!

Target Audience

Companies interested in securing patent protection in the GBA

Course Structure

1 hour

Course Format

Online Broadcast (Zoom)

Language

Putonghua

Fee

Free

Registration

Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprise which joined the “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.

CPD

  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (1 point).

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. 

Note: This HKTISC IP Training is organised by Hong Kong Technology and Innovation Support Centre (HKTISC). No training certificate will be issued.

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2788 5005