Quick Review of HONG KONG Trademark System
| Prevailing Law | The New Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap.559) effective 4 April 2003 |
|---|---|
| Types of Marks | 1.Trade Mark(including Service Mark) 2.Collective mark 3.Certification mark 4.Defensive trade mark |
| Registrable Non-ordinary Mark | 1.Sound mark 2.Three-dimensional mark 3.Color mark 4.Taste mark |
| Classification | Nice classification, 9th Edition |
| Multiple-class Application | Permissible |
| Post-grant Opposition | 3 months from publication date of registration |
| Cancellation Based on Non-use | 3 years of non-use |
| Duration of Registration | 10 years |
| Letter of Consent | Admissible |
| License/Sublicense/Assignment | Provided |
| Trade Mark Marking | Not provided |
| New Application Required Documents | 1 print of the mark (Power of Attorney not required) |
| Required Documents | (Power of Attorney not required) |
| New Application Required Information | 1.Applicant’s name, address and representative 2.Priority country, date and number 3.International classification 4.Designated goods/services |
| Examination Period | About 8-10 months |
| Registration Fee | Nil |
| Renewal Application Filing Period | Within 6 months before expiration date (grace period：6 months ) |
