Fundamental Programme 100 Series

IP101 IP Basics

5 & 6 Dec 2024

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.

CPD: 

Lecture I

5 Dec 2024 (Thu)

14:30-15:45

Topic: Intellectual Property Fundamentals

  • Introduction of different types of IP
  • Rights of IP owners
  • Why IP is important to your business?

Speaker: Mr. Anthony Tong

(Ex-Deputy Chairman of Copyright Tribunal of the Hong Kong Government)

Lecture II

5 Dec 2024 (Thu)

16:00-17:30

Topic: Intellectual Property in E-commerce

  • Domain names and dispute resolution
  • IP in online media
  • Protect your company against online risks and tactics to mitigate risks
  • Case studies

Speaker: Ms. Eugene Low

(HKIAC Domain Name Panelist)

Lecture III

6 Dec 2024 (Fri)

09:15-10:45

Topic: Importance of Copyright and Designs in Digital Age

  • Importance of copyright and designs for creative industries
  • What do copyright and designs protect and their validity
  • Protection of copyright and designs and enforcement for infringements
  • Points to note and remedy on copyright and designs in digital world

Speaker: Mr. Alan Chiu

(Vice Chairman of the Practice Management Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong)

Lecture IV

6 Dec 2024 (Fri)

11:00-12:30

Topic: Management and Exploitation of Trademarks 

  • Registrable marks and unregistrable marks
  • How trademarks protect your brand and how to manage trademarks
  • How to commercialise trademarks
  • Protection of trademarks, enforcement for trademarks infringements and remedies available

Speaker: Ms. Jacqueline Chu

(Council Member and President of the Hong Kong Institute of Trade Mark Practitioners)

Lecture V

6 Dec 2024 (Fri)

14:00-15:30

Topic: How Patent Protects Your Invention

  • Understanding the functions of patents
  • How to manage your patent portfolio? What is a patent pool?
  • Protection of patents, enforcement for patent infringements and remedies available
  • Points to note on new patent system in Hong Kong:
    - original grant patent system for standard patents
    - short-term patent system

Speaker: Mr. Steven Fung

(Patents Committee Member of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association Hong Kong (APAA))

Lecture VI

6 Dec 2024 (Fri)

15:45-17:00

Topic: Basic Concepts of IP Trading

  • What is IP Trading
  • IP as business application tools – Assignment, Licensing and Franchising, Research collaboration
  • Keys to maximise returns and minimise risks of IP transaction
    - auditing IP assets
    - IP due diligence
    - valuation of IP assets
  • Updates on tax incentives for IP Trading

Speaker: Ms. Anita Leung

(Vice Chair, Intellectual Property Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong)

Special Lecture 

6 Dec 2024 (Fri)

17:00-17:15

Topic: Mediate First Pledge


Speaker: Mr. Benson Cheung

(Government Counsel)

Target Audience

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

Course Structure

1.5 Days

Venue

Knowledge Hub , Hall 1B-C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) (Location & Transportation)

Language

Cantonese (Simultaneous interpretation service in English will be provided)

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

Registration is closed

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

CPD

Applications of CPD accreditation for the training course are made to the Law Society of Hong Kong,  the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Mediation Centre.

  • Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 8.5 points
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Hong Kong: 8.5 points
  • The Law Society of Hong Kong: 8.5 points

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

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:
PEAK 

IP102 IP Management and Protection in the Mainland

10 Jul 2024

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:

Lecture I

10 Jul 2024 (Wed)

10:00-12:30

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

Topic: Trademark and Copyright Management and Protection in Mainland China

  • Overview of legal framework
  • Registering & Protecting Trademark and Copyright
  • Managing & Enforcing Trademark and Copyright
  • Practical Issues in Commercialising Trademark & Copyright
  • Cases studies

Speaker: Ms. Annie Tsoi

Lecture II

10 Jul 2024 (Wed)

14:30-17:00

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

Topic: Patent Management and Protection in Mainland China

  • Types of patent in Mainland China
  • Brief overview of laws and regulations
  • Application procedures and timeline
  • Patent protection
    • Patent infringement litigation, administrative enforcement and invalidation
    • Cases analysis
  • Points to note for patent licensing and transfer

Speaker: Ms. Yang Li

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises, particularly for those involved in IP trading/management in the Mainland

Course Structure

The 1-day course consists of 2 lectures, 2.5 hours per lecture, total 5 hours

Venue

Room 1006, 10/F, 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

Registration is closed

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 (4.5 points).
  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (5 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) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:
PEAK

IP103 Registration and application procedure of IP rights in Hong Kong

26 Feb 2025

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:

Lecture I

26 Feb 2025 (Wed)

10:00-12:30

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

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

  • Introduction of IP registration in Hong Kong
  • Registration and application procedures of trade marks
  • Common deficiencies of applications of trade marks
  • 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

Lecture II

26 Feb 2025 (Wed)

14:30-17:00

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

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

  • Registration and application procedures of patents and designs
  • Common deficiencies of applications of patents and designs
  • Searching IPs at Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas
  • The needs of IP registration in various markets
  • Considerations for enterprise in formulating IP registration strategies

Speaker: Mr. Victor Tse

Target Audience

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

Course Structure

1 Day

Venue

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

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

Registration is closed

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

CPD

  • The Law Society of Hong Kong: 4.5 points
  • Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 5 points

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

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:
PEAK 

IP104 IP Management and Protection in Overseas Markets

29 Aug 2024

1 Day

This course aims to introduce the regulations, enforcement actions, protection mechanisms and management strategies of Patent and Trademark rights in the key overseas markets, allowing participants to fully grasp the fundamental knowledge of the IP management and protection strategies in overseas market.

CPD:

Lecture I

29 Aug 2024 (Thu)

10:00-12:00

Face-to-face

Topic: Trademark Management and Protection in Overseas Markets

  • Overview of key overseas markets and regulations in trademark protection
  • Requirements for trademark registration in key overseas markets
  • Application procedures and timelines for trademark registration in key overseas markets
  • Practical management considerations for distribution in key overseas markets
  • Cases studies

Speaker: Ms. Patsy Lau

Lecture II

29 Aug 2024 (Thu)

14:00-16:00

Face-to-face

Topic: Patent Management and Protection in Overseas Markets

  • Patent system and practice considerations for managing key overseas markets
  • Managing progress of patent applications in key overseas markets
  • Patent licensing and transfer in overseas markets
  • Practical patent management advice on cross border trading
  • Cases studies

Speaker: Mr. Jeffrey McLean 

Lecture III

29 Aug 2024 (Thu)

16:15-17:30

Face-to-face

Topic: IP Enforcement in Overseas Markets

  • IP administration and agencies in key overseas markets
  • Practical tips of IP compliance in overseas markets
  • Practices and process of IP enforcement and litigation
  • Methods in handling IP disputes in infringement in international business
  • Cases studies

Speaker: Ms. Theresa Luk 

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises, particularly for those involved in IP trading/management in the overseas markets.

Course Structure

The 1-day course consists of 3 lectures, total 5 hours and 15 minutes

Venue

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

Course Format

Physical mode 

Language

Cantonese and English

Award

Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course (3 lectures).

Fee

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

Registration

Registration is closed

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 (5 points).
  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (5 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.

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

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:

PEAK

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

Registration is closed

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) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:

PEAK

Advanced Programme 200 Series

IP201 Generative AI - IP concept and legal considerations

19 Jul 2024

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:

19 July 2024 (Fri)

14:30-17:00                      Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)

  • What is Generative AI?
  • IP rights involved in Generative AI
  • Potential legal issues associated with Generative AI
  • Copyright ownership, subsistence and infringement issues associated with Generative AI from a global perspective (Hong Kong(China), Mainland China, US and EU)
  • Practical tips to protect IP rights in the age of AI
  • Case studies

Speaker: Mr. Alan Chiu

Target Audience

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

Course Structure

0.5 Days

Course Format

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

Venue

Room 1006, 10/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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"; $200 for non-members

Registration

Registration is closed

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 (2 points).
  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (2.5 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.

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

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:
PEAK 

IP202 Management and Strategies of Patent Commercialisation and Technology Transfer

8 and 15 Oct 2024

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:


Lecture I

8 Oct 2024 (Tue)

10:00-12:30

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

Medium: English

Topic: Patent Valuation and Strategies for the Global Market

  • What makes a patent valuable?
  • Patent valuation models
  • Managing patents in a global market
    - Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
  • Communications and dealing with oversea IP offices
    - Procedures of filing applications at overseas IP offices
    - Communications on amendment and rejection
  • Case studies

Speaker: Mr. Michael Lin 

Lecture II

8 Oct 2024 (Tue)

14:30-17:00

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

Medium: English

Topic: Building a Strategic Patent Portfolio for Commercialisation

  • Building a strategic patent portfolio: (1) Understand key factors to consider when deciding how to invest in a patent portfolio; (2) Learn about identifying key inventions, assessing market opportunities, and prioritizing patent applications
  • Patent portfolio management: Techniques for managing and maintaining a diverse patent portfolio
  • Commercialisation and licensing: Strategies for maximizing the commercial potential of patents through licensing and other monetisation avenues
  • Case studies

Speaker: Ms. Jennifer Che 

Lecture III

15 Oct 2024 (Tue)

10:00-12:30

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

Medium: English

Topic: Technology Transfer to the Market

  • Overview of the technology transfer processes
  • Identifying the value of your invention
  • Plans and strategies for commercialisation of patent
  • Case studies

Speaker: Dr. David Ai

Lecture IV

15 Oct 2024 (Tue)

14:30-17:00

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

Medium: Cantonese

Topic: Cross-border Technology Transfer

  • Potentials and benefits of cross-border technology transfer
  • Valuing and financing patents in the Mainland market
  • Recent developments of cross-border technology transfer in Mainland China
  • Cases studies

Speaker: Dr. Vincent Zhong  

Target Audience

IP owners and executives of local startups/small and medium enterprises/large enterprises engaged in the innovation and technology sector. Participants should have a basic understanding of patents.

Course Structure

The 2-days course consists of 4 lectures, total 10 hours

Venue

Room 1006, 10/F, 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 and English 

Award

Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course (4 lectures).

Fee

Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $200 for non-members

Registration

Registration is closed.

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 (9 points).
  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (10 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. The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:

PEAK

IP203 IP Commercialisation - Bringing Creativity to the Marketplace

21 Mar 2025

1 Day

This one-day workshop focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship, featuring expert speakers from various regions. It aims to equip innovators and creative designers with essential knowledge and strategies for developing effective IP commercialisation plans and securing funding investments.

CPD:

Lecture I

21 Mar 2025 (Fri)

09:30-10:45
Face-to-face
Cantonese

Topic: Chinese (Mainland) models supporting commercialisation

  • Overview of Chinese (Mainland) models and its institutional and regulatory structures
  • Role of state-led industrial polices in accelerating IP commercialisation
  • Innovation ecosystem and digital economy initiatives in the Mainland and cross-border 
  • National and international cooperation and entrepreneurship
  • Case studies

Speaker: Ms. Zeng Baochun

Founding partner and Senior adviser of Guangdong United Intellectus Law Firm

Lecture II

21 Mar 2025 (Fri)

11:00-12:15
Face-to-face
English

Topic: European models supporting commercialisation

  • Overview of European models and their characteristics
  • Factors influencing the internationalization, opportunities and challenges
  • Role of IP in the European innovation ecosystem
  • Practical tips for SMEs
  • Case Studies

Speaker: Ms. Elisabetta Magni

Legal counsel focusing on IP matters 

European and Italian Trademark Attorney

Lecture III

21 Mar 2025 (Fri)

14:15-15:05
Face-to-face
Cantonese

Topic: Commercialising Innovations - Understand how to bring innovations to market effectively

  • Market analysis and identifying target customers
  • Licensing vs Owning IP: Pros and Cons
  • Developing a commercialisation plan

Speaker: Ms. Annie Tsoi

President of Licensing Executives Society China, Hong Kong Sub-Chapter

Lecture IV

21 Mar 2025 (Fri)

15:05-16:00
Face-to-face
Putonghua

Topic: Hong Kong I&T Ecosystem and Entrepreneurial Opportunities

  • Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint
  • Role of IP in supporting entrepreneurship in Hong Kong
  • The impact of Sci-Tech Finance on Technology Entrepreneurship and Digital Entrepreneurship in Web 3.0
  • Industry-University-Research Cooperation and Technology Transformation
  • Strategies and techniques for securing funding: Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund
  • The Future Trend of Enterprises Going Overseas
  • Investor Pitching

Speaker: Mr. Brook SUN

Investment Director, Hong Kong INNO Angel Fund

Lecture V

21 Mar 2025 (Fri)

16:15-17:15
Face-to-face
Cantonese

Topic: The IP Journey: RoundTable on experience sharing on IP commercialisation

In this interactive session, two accomplished speakers will share their success stories, key strategies, challenges faced and lessons learned in leveraging IP. One speaker will discuss brand building and strategies in attracting overseas businesses through trade marks commercialisation, while the other will showcase how a startup drives innovation and creates business value through patent commercialisation.  


Speaker: Mr. Chester Wong 

Managing Director of threezero (Hong Kong) Limited

Prof. Leung Yun-chung, Thomas

Professor of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Moderator: Prof. Stephen Selby

Adjunct Professor, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Target Audience

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

Course Structure

1 Day

Venue

Lecture Theatre, 7/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Language

Cantonese, English and Putonghua

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"; $200 for non-members

Registration

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

CPD

Applications of CPD accreditation for the training course are made to the Law Society of Hong Kong,  the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Mediation Centre.

  • Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 5 points
  • The Law Society of Hong Kong: 5 points

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

Co-Organiser:

 

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:
PEAK

IP204 Practical Workshop for IP Managers

8 Jan 2025

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.

Important Note

This course is for “IP Manager” or staff members of enterprises which have participated in the IP Manager Scheme PLUS only. (Click here to join the IP Manager Scheme PLUS)

Coverage of Programme

  • Identifying IP assets within your enterprise and formulating related strategy
  • Managing IP assets within your enterprise
  • Setting IP budget and protection measures
  • Exploiting IP assets of your enterprise
  • Forms of IP commercialisation
  • Steps to conduct IP due diligence

Course Prerequisite

Applicants must have completed Fundamental Programme IP101 IP Basics (or IP Manager Training Programme).

Programme Information:

Date: 8 Jan 2025
Time: 2:00 - 5:00pm
Venue: Room 2501, Intellectual Property Department, 25/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Fee: Free of charge
No. of Participants: 50
Language: Cantonese, supplemented with English terminology

Registration

Remarks:

  1. This workshop only accepts non-IP intermediaries* and applicants who have never joined the workshop before.  Applications from enterprises which are law firms or providing IP intermediary services or those who have joined will not be accepted.
  2. A maximum of 2 persons from each enterprise may participate in this workshop.
  3. A confirmation email will be issued to qualified and successful enrolments. Those who do not receive the confirmation email may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
  4. Intellectual Property Department reserves the final rights to accept any registration.

* An IP intermediary generally refers to a party or platform that offers and provides one or more intermediary services for an arrangement, activity, task, negotiation, transaction or proceedings which involves addressing and/or resolving an IP issue, such as IP registration, IP arbitration and mediation, IP matching services, IP legal services, IP valuation etc.

IP 205 Mastering IP Licensing: Agreements and Royalty Negotiation

13 Mar 2025

0.5 Day

The course aims to provide participants with a basic understanding of IP licensing, with emphasis on critical aspects of licensing agreements and royalty negotiations.

CPD:

Lecture I

13 Mar 2025 (Thu)

14:00-14:50

(5min Q&A included)

Language: English

Topic: Introduction to IP Licensing

  • Importance of IP Licensing
  • Key Types of Licensing Agreements (Non-Disclosure Agreements, Research Collaboration Agreements, Technology Transfer Agreement, Digital Software Agreements)
  • Overview of Licensing Models (Exclusive vs. Non-exclusive licenses, Cross-licensing agreements, Sub-licensing ...)

Speaker: Ms. Theresa Luk
(Partner of Deacons)

Lecture II

13 Mar 2025 (Thu)

15:00-15:55

(5min Q&A included)

Language: English

Topic: Key Components of Licensing Agreements

  • Essential Clauses in Licensing Agreements
  • Rights and Obligations of Parties
  • Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
  • Termination Clauses

Speaker: Mr. Sven Torringer
(Director, Senior Counsel Legal & Business)

Lecture III

13 Mar 2025 (Thu)

16:05-17:00

(5min Q&A included)

Language: Cantonese

Topic: Royalty Negotiations

  • Concept of royalty
  • Factors Influencing Royalty Rates
  • Strategies for Negotiating Royalties
  • Common Pitfalls in Royalty Negotiations

Speaker: Ms. Noletta Chiu
(Executive Director, Medialink Group Limited)

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises. Participants should possess basic knowledge of IP.

Course Structure

The 0.5 day course consists of 3 lectures, total 3 hours

Venue

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

Language

Cantonese and English

Award

Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course (3 lectures).

Fee

Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $200 for non-members

Registration 

Registration is closed

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

  • Law Society of Hong Kong: 2.5 points
  • Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 2.5 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.

Co-Organiser:

Implementation Partner:
PEAK

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

IP 206 AUTM Software, Data, and Digital Innovations IP Licensing Course

20 and 21 Aug 2024

2 days

The  AUTM Software, Data, and Digital Innovations IP Licensing Course is specifically for all those who work with software, data and other digital information assets. Ideal for both newcomers and experienced practitioners, the course provides an overview of basic IP principles and use cases from emerging topic areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning training data.  Participants will leave with better understanding of the foundational issues, best practice strategies and tools to handle many  software, data, and digital IP asset management and licensing situations.

Lecture I

20 Aug 2024（Tue）

09:00-17:30

Time Topic
09:00-09:10

Welcome & Introduction
09:15-09:30

Introduction to the Topics in the Course 

  • Why software & data are different
  • Course outline
09:30-10:30

Intellectual Property (IP) Primer and Introduction to Different Technology Protections

  • Patents
  • Copyrights
  • Trademarks and trade secrets
  • Data
10:30-11:00 Morning Break
11:00-12:00

Strategy for Managing Different Types of Technology Assets

  • Software intake forms
  • Assessment tools
  • Patent filing strategies- e.g. when to file a patent
  • Nonexclusive vs. exclusive licensing
  • How to license multiple IP types together (eg software, patents, hardware, etc.)
12:00-13:00

Anatomy of a Software License Agreement

  • Details of software license agreements
  • Differences between software vs. traditional patent licenses
  • Important clauses specifically related to software
13:00-14:00

Lunch Break

14:00-15:00

Preparing for a License Negotiation

  • Best practices
  • Process steps
  • Overcoming sticking points
  • Establishing long term relationships
15:00-16:00

Open-Source Licensing and Issues

  • Introduction to the commonly used licenses
  • OSS license compatibility/nuances
  • Dual-licensing strategies
  • Research publication requirements
16:00-16:20

Afternoon Break

16:20-17:30

Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) Licensing

  • Introduction AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Strategies for dealing with AI innovations

Lecture II

21 Aug 2024（Wed）

09:00-17:30

09:00-09:05 Welcome to Day 2
09:05-10:15

The Importance of Data as a Digital Asset 

  • Different data types
  • Nuances of data, including ownership and usage issues
  • Helpful steps to determine clear title and freedom to use data
  • Data licensing- incoming and outgoing data use agreements
  • Issues involving medical, patient and/or protected data
10:15-10:45 Morning Break
10:45-12:00

Valuation and Marketing Software 

  • Express Software Licenses
  • Dual licensing
12:00-13:00 Lunch Break
13:00-13:45

Partnering with Industry and Corporate Alliances

  • Key points in corporate sponsored research agreements
  • Developing mutually beneficial relationships with industry and other sponsors
  • Conflicts of interest for inventors who are founders
13:45-14:30

Startup Licensing

  • Common terms in software startup license agreements
  • Balancing entrepreneur and investors interests
  • Nonexclusive vs. exclusive licensing
14:30-15:00

University Practices Related to Patent Infringement

  • Infringement detection
  • Building a case for leadership
15:00-15:20

Afternoon Break
15:20-16:30

Additional Case Studies in Software and Data Licensin
16:30-17:00

Closing remarks

  • How to connect going forward (AUTM)

Target Audience

The Courses are designed for technology transfer employees, university researchers, students, entrepreneurs and industry practitioners interested in technology transfer, start-up and commercialisation issues of the region.

Language

English

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

CE points 

All AUTM professional development courses are eligible for continuing education (CE) points with the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (“ATTP”) leading to the designation of Registered Technology Transfer Professionals (“RTTP”). This AUTM course will offer 12 hours of CE points. For more information about the registration process and requirements for Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP), please visit the website of the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP) at www.attp.global.

Note

  1. This course is provided by AUTM.
  2. The course is sponsored by the Intellectual Property Department, jointly organised by the Knowledge Transfer Office of City University of Hong Kong and the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the organisers reserve the final rights to accept any registration and participation.

Organisers:

IP Services Programme 300 Series

IP301 Profits Tax Implications and Tax Planning on IP

31 Oct 2024

0.5 Day

The course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive introduction on the Hong Kong profits tax implications and planning strategies in relation to IP.  It focuses on profits tax regime, “Patent Box” incentive and “Original Grant Patent” system in Hong Kong.

Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode

CPD: 

CPT: 


Lecture I

31 Oct 2024 (Thu)

14:30-16:00

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

 (5min Q&A included)

Topic: Navigating Hong Kong's IP Tax Landscape: From Profits Tax Regime to “Patent Box” Incentive

  • General introduction to the profits tax regime in Hong Kong
  • Taxability of IP income in Hong Kong
  • IP and R&D deduction regime and the relevant anti-avoidance tax provisions in Hong Kong
  • "Patent Box" tax incentive in Hong Kong

Speaker: Mr. Ricky Chow & Ms. Candice Mak

Lecture II

31 Oct 2024 (Thu)

16:15-17:00

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

 (5min Q&A included)

Topic: “Patent Box” Incentive and “Original Grant Patent” (OGP) System

  • Policy objective
  • Main features of “Patent Box” incentive
    - Eligible IPs
    - Local registration requirement
    - Other administrative matters
  • OGP System
    - Patentability
    - Application procedures
    - Advantages of the OGP system

Speaker: Mr. Joseph Yeung

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ SMEs, particularly those in the I&T sector

Course Structure

The 1-day course consists of 2 lectures, total 2.5 hours

Venue

Room 1006, 10/F, 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 

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 (2 points).
  • This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (2 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.

CPT

  • This training course contains 2.5 SFC CPT hours.  Individual employers may have their own guidelines regarding the recognition of relevant CPD / CPT hours of a course. Applicants may consult their employers about the recognition criteria where necessary.

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:
PEAK

IP302 IP Valuation

14 Jan 2025

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.

CPD: 


Lecture I

14 Jan 2025 (Tue)

10:00-12:30

Face-to-face

Topic: Overview of IP Valuation

  • Basic Concept of IP Valuation
  • IP Valuation Methodologies
  • IP Valuation Process and Key Considerations
  • IP Valuation in Specific Contexts (such as in mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, litigation, etc)

Speaker: Ms. Stella Law, Regional Executive Director, CHFT Advisory & Appraisal Ltd

Lecture II

14 Jan 2025 (Tue)

14:30-17:00

Face-to-face

Topic: Advanced Strategies in IP Valuation

  • Challenges and Best Practices in IP Valuation
  • International Perspectives on IP Valuation (such as comparison of valuation practices in Hong Kong and Singapore, Valuation considerations in cross-border transactions, etc)
  • Future Trends in IP Valuation
  • Case Studies

Speaker: Ms. Stella Law, Regional Executive Director, CHFT Advisory & Appraisal Ltd

Target Audience

Staff members of IP service providers, IP owners and executives of business enterprises. Participants should have good understanding of IP.

Course Structure

1 Day

Venue

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

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"; $200 for non-members

Registration

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

CPD

  • The Law Society of Hong Kong:  4.5 points
  • Hong Kong Mediation Centre:  5 points

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

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Implementation Partner:
PEAK 

Government and Public Officers Training Programme 400 Series

IP401 Refresher Course for Intellectual Property Compliance Officers

18 Oct 2024

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).

Coverage of Programme:

  • Intellectual Property Department’s Mission and Advisory Services
  • Intellectual Property Right Issues in Government Contracts 
  • Using Third Party Intellectual Property Rights
  • Managing Government-owned Intellectual Property Rights

Registration

  1. Officers other than Intellectual Property Compliance Officers ("IPCOs") are also encouraged to attend. Please contact our Marketing Division (Email: marketing@ipd.gov.hk) for details and registration. 
  2. Intellectual Property Department reserves the final rights to accept any registration.