China is the world’s largest trading economy with rich sources of IP, and is also the world’s largest source of filing of patent, trade mark and design applications. Being right on its doorstep, Hong Kong is perfectly located as the gateway to China. Furthermore, sharing a common culture as mainland China, Hong Kong has a wealth of experience in doing business in China.

With these advantages, Hong Kong is an ideal platform for conducting IP businesses with China.

As IP business in China continues to grow, so does Hong Kong’s position as the platform for IP business to China, as well as IP business from China.

All Asia-Pacific key markets are within four hours’ flight of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is in the same time zone as Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Manila and Kuala Lumpur. Bangkok, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo are just one hour’s difference. Hong Kong has numerous efficient and timely plane connections to all these cities and the rest of the world. It is therefore also perfectly placed to be the premier IP trading hub in Asia.