The process of applying for trademark registration in Hong Kong is as follows:

1. Submit an application

After receiving the application for registration, the Trademark Registry will issue a receipt and inform you of the relevant application number.

2. Check the shortcomings of the application

Before examining the application, the Trademark Registry will carefully check whether the materials are incomplete. If the information is incomplete, the Trademark Registry will require the applicant to remedy the deficiency within two months from the date of notification from the Registry. If everything is in order, the application process will go to the next stage (retrieval and review).

3. Search and review

After checking the shortcomings of the application and making sure that all the information is ready, the Trademark Registry will search the trademark records to determine whether other merchants have registered or applied for registration of the same or similar trademarks for the same or similar goods or services.

At the same time, the Trade Marks Registry will check whether the relevant trade marks meet the registration requirements under the Trade Marks Ordinance. The examiner will then issue a written opinion, stating the objections and reasons for the relevant marks, or confirming the acceptance of the application for registration of the relevant marks. ?

4. Objection (official opinion)

If the application does not meet the registration requirements, the Trademark Registry will raise an objection. Applicants must meet the relevant requirements within six months. This period can be extended for three months. If the reply is not accepted, the applicant can meet the registration requirements or request a hearing within three months from the date when the Trademark Registry puts forward its opinions again.

5. Publish the application

After the Trademark Registry accepts your application, it will publish it in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Bulletin.

6. Third Party Objection

Anyone can read your trademark in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Bulletin and object to your registration application. The objector shall submit a notice of objection within three months from the date of publication of the application for registration.

7. Registration is completed

After the Registrar of Trade Marks accepts the application for registration of the relevant trade mark, he will record the details of the trade mark in the register and issue a certificate of registration to the applicant. Note: The validity period of Hong Kong trademarks is calculated from the date of application. Time required for registration: about 6 months

The benefits of registering a Hong Kong trademark are as follows:

1. Build a Hong Kong brand and enhance the product image with the help of Hong Kong's geographical and brand advantages.

2. The registration period is short. You can get the trademark registration certificate in 6 months.

3. Effectively protect the intellectual property rights of enterprises from infringement.

4. Registered Hong Kong trademark is an important property of the company, which is helpful for the asset evaluation of the company when its stock is listed or acquired.

5. gain international recognition and facilitate international trade.

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