What is the Hong Kong trademark registration process? How long does it take? Hong Kong trademark registration application procedures: 1. Query: Query the Chinese, English and graphics contained in the trademark to be registered. Our firm will do this according to the applicant’s requirements , check with the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department to see if there are any identical or similar trademarks that have been registered before. 2. Inquiry method: voluntary principle 3. Organize trademark drawings and prepare trademark application reports. (1 working day) 4. Submit a trademark registration application to the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department and obtain acceptance. (15 working days) Required procedures for registration: 1. One copy of business license; one copy of personal identity application ID card (requires clarity). 2. Twelve copies of the trademark drawings of the registered trademark (size 5-10 cm). (1) If the trademark pattern is in color, 11 copies of the color pattern and 2 copies of the black and white ink draft are required. (2) If the trademark pattern is in black and white, 12 copies of black and white ink drafts are required. 3. Official seal (stamp the applicant’s seal on the application, power of attorney, and agreement; personal signature). Time required for registration: 1. 15 working days to receive the trademark registration application acceptance notice from the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department. 2. Submit the application and obtain acceptance and 3 months for public announcement and defense. 3. 4-6 months after the application is accepted, the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department will announce and authorize the trademark. 4. Six months after submitting the application, the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department will issue a trademark registration certificate. 5. The total registration time is about 6 months. 6. The trademark can be used correctly after filing the application. Hong Kong trademark registration application conditions: You can apply as a natural person or a legal person; natural persons need to submit a copy of their personal ID card or passport, and legal persons need a copy of their business license. Materials required to apply for trademark registration in Hong Kong: 1. If applying as a legal person, attach a copy of the "Business License" or valid registration certificate; if applying as a natural person, attach a copy of the personal ID card; 2. 1 copy of a clear trademark drawing; 3. . Fill out 1 application form. The application form must be signed by the applicant or signed by the agent. 4. List the goods or services seeking registration and indicate the trademark category. You can check it from the trademark classification table on this website. 5. Trademark registration power of attorney. The applicant must sign and seal the power of attorney. Hong Kong trademark registration inquiry: Anyone can use the free search webpage of the Intellectual Property Department of the Hong Kong Government at any time. Search for identical or similar registered Hong Kong trademarks and prior applications. Before reviewing the application, the Trademark Registry will review the application form and all attachments in detail to see whether the required parts of the form have been completed, whether the relevant information is correct, and whether the required information is incomplete. If everything is in order, the application process will enter the next stage (substantive examination stage). After the substantive examination of Hong Kong trademark registration is completed to check the deficiencies of the application and confirm that all information is complete, the Trademark Registry will check the trademark records to determine whether other merchants have registered or applied for the same registration for the same or similar goods or services. or similar trademarks. The Trademark Registry will also check whether the trademark concerned complies with the registration requirements stipulated in the Trademark Ordinance. If approved, the application process will enter the next stage (the gazette announcement stage). After the trademark registration office approves the application, it will be announced in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Gazette for a period of three months. If no one raises any objection, the trademark can be successfully registered.