Hong Kong has recently undertaken several reforms to strengthen its IP regime. In December 2019, the region launched a new original grant patent system. Legislative efforts are also underway to update its copyright law to provide stronger protections in the digital environment and to implement the Madrid Protocol for international...

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Hong Kong has recently undertaken several reforms to strengthen its IP regime. In December 2019, the region launched a new original grant patent system. Legislative efforts are also underway to update its copyright law to provide stronger protections in the digital environment and to implement the Madrid Protocol for international trademark registration. The central government also voiced support for Hong Kong to develop into a regional IP trading centre and an international innovation and technology hub in its 14th five-year plan. The city is well positioned to become Asia’s leading dispute resolution centre and IP trading hub.

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