Fundamental Programme 100 Series

IP103 IP Registration System and Application Procedures of IP Rights in Hong Kong [open for registration]

5 Feb 2026

1 Day

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

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD:

 Lecture I

5 Feb 2026 (Thu)

10:00 -12:30
Course Format:
Live-streamed and physical mode

Topic: Legal Framework for IP Registration and Registration of Trade Marks

  • Introduction of IP registration in Hong Kong
  • Trade mark application procedures
  • Common deficiencies of trade mark applications
  • Common substantive objections
  • Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks
  • Electronic filing services for IP registration

Speaker：Ms. Patsy Lau
( Partner at Deacons )

Lecture II

5 Feb 2026 (Thu)

14:30 -17:00
Course Format:
Live-streamed and physical mode

Topic: Registration of Patents & Designs and Related Strategies for IP Registration

    • Patent and design application procedures
    • Common deficiencies of Patent and design applications
    • Searching IPs at Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas
    • The needs of IP registration in various markets
    • Considerations for enterprise in formulating IP registration strategies

Speaker：Dr. Yannie Chan
( Principal of inCompass IP Limited )

Target Audience

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

Course Structure

The one day course consists of 2 lectures, total 5 hours

Venue

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

Course Format

Live-streamed and physical mode

Language

Cantonese, supplemented with English terms

Award

Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course.

Fee

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

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 (TBC).
  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (TBC).

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. 

Implementation Partner:
PEAK 

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk