China and Hongkong are located in the Asian region, backed by the mainland and facing Southeast Asia. They have natural deep-water ports and are in a very favorable position. Because China and Hongkong have gathered goods from all over the world, it is not an exaggeration for enterprises to apply for a unique trademark for their products if they want to improve their popularity and expand the international market. After all, China and Hongkong are the best choices for you to develop international brands. So what is the trademark registration process in Hong Kong?

I. Information required for trademark registration procedures in Hong Kong

1. Applicant qualification (unlike in China, Hong Kong trademarks can be applied in the name of individuals or companies, without the business license of individual industrial and commercial households).

2. Clear trademark pattern (it is suggested that the pattern is black on a white background, which belongs to the basic color. After successful registration, you can change the color. If another color is specified, the color cannot be changed after successful registration, otherwise it will violate the provisions of the Trademark Ordinance. )

3. Products and categories (Hong Kong trademarks do not limit the number of specific products, and you can also choose products of the whole category for registration. When choosing specific products, you can choose according to the latest China Nice classification table. If the product involves different categories, you should select multiple categories to register. )

Second, the trademark registration process in Hong Kong

After the 1. trademark is submitted, the Hong Kong Trademark Office will upload it to official website within one week, indicating that the application has been received. After the formal examination, the application materials will be checked for correctness and completeness, and the preliminary examination will be conducted within four to six weeks. If it passes the preliminary examination, it will enter the announcement period. If there is no objection within the three-month announcement period, the Hong Kong Trademark Office will issue a registration certificate within two weeks.

2. If the trademark is rejected by the Trademark Office, or a third party raises an objection, don't give up easily at this time, but you can provide sufficient evidence to reply according to the situation, and you may also have a chance to win the trademark registration.

3. In a smooth case, it takes about 6 months to register.

Three. Matters needing attention in trademark registration

1. The greatest value of the trademark lies in its use. In the process of use, we should pay attention to preserving the relevant evidence of use, otherwise the trademark will be revoked because it is not used;

Many customers use Hong Kong companies to register Hong Kong trademarks. When changing the company secretary, they must remember to change the service address of the trademark at the same time. Otherwise, when there is a third-party objection or the revoked trademark is not used for three years, the letter sent by the Trademark Office cannot be received, thus affecting the existence of the trademark;

The above is the process of trademark registration in Hong Kong. If you have any other questions about trademark registration, trade or intellectual property services, we can discuss them with you.

Trademark registration procedures in Hong Kong