| Hong Kong Trademark Registration Costs and Registration Procedures |
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The legal basis of Hong Kong trademark is the Trade Marks Act. According to the Basis Law, even after the commission of Hong Kong to China, IP rights registered in Hong Kong will not be automatically protected in China, and vice versa. Hong Kong is not a member of Madrid Agreement and Madrid Protocol. But according to the Article 4 of Paris Convention and the Article 2 of TRIPS Agreement, Hong Kong is required to recognise an applicant’s right of priority. Hong Kong adopts first-to-file basis for trademark protection. A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of application and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date.The legal basis of Hong Kong trademark is the Trade Marks Act. According to the Basis Law, even after the commission of Hong Kong to China, IP rights registered in Hong Kong will not be automatically protected in China, and vice versa. Hong Kong is not a member of Madrid Agreement and Madrid Protocol. But according to the Article 4 of Paris Convention and the Article 2 of TRIPS Agreement, Hong Kong is required to recognise an applicant’s right of priority. Hong Kong adopts first-to-file basis for trademark protection. A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of application and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date.Unless otherwise indicated, Hong Kong Trademark Registration stated in this quotation refers to trademark registrations in accordance with the Trade Marks Act. According to the Basis Law. All fees in this quotation are valid until 31 March 2022. The legal basis of Hong Kong's trademark is the Trade Marks Act. According to the Basis Law. Hong Kong is not a member of the Paris Convention and the Madrid Union. Hong Kong adopts first-to-file basis for trademark protection. Trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of application and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date. Our fees for filing an application up to registration (smooth case) in Hong Kong are USD385 (HKD3,042) for the first class and USD260 (HKD2,054) for each additional class. The fees cover 20 goods/services per class. Each 10 items (less than 10 items will be calculated as 10 items) in excess of 20 will be charged at USD10 (HKD79). For the purpose of registering a trademark in Hong Kong, you will need to provide some basic information of the proprietor (individual or company), such as the full name and address. You are also requested to select the goods/services for each class. A registration in Hong Kong usually takes 6-8 months from the date of filing the application which includes 3 months of Publication for the Opposition period. If the application is being rejected by the HKIPD or opposed by any third party, Kaizen can help to response to the rejection or opposition and our fees will be quoted upon request. HKIPD will issue the paper Certificate of Registration for the registrations. |
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The fees cover the following services:- (1) Conduct 1-time preliminary identical search for word mark – without report; (2) Analysis the registrability of the mark; (3) Classify the goods/services; (4) Translate the goods/services into the specified language (first 20 items at no cost); (5) Country-specific adaptation and conversion of goods/services designation where applicable (first 20 items at no cost). |
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Example 1: One mark one class |
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| 6. | Payment Term and Payment Method |
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Upon receipt of your confirmation of engagement, we will issue and send an invoice together with the wiring instructions to you for your settlement. When you arrange the payment, please put our invoice number of account number in the message section and then send email a copy of the remittance receipt to us for our records. Because of the nature of service, we require full payment in advance. And once the service is commenced, no refund of service fee will be made. We accept cash, HKD check, TT and credit card through Paypal. An extra handling fee of 5% will be charged if paid by Paypal. If a China or Taiwan Value-Added Tax invoice is required, 7% or 5% additional charge will be incurred. |
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No refund of fees will be made after the commencement of services. For example, if we have conducted a pre-filing search and found an identical mark is already in the register, the application will not be processed, and the fees for the pre-filing search will not be refunded. If we have already filed an application and the application is refused or objected by CTMO or any other party, there will be no refund of fees. |
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