hong kong trademark registration

about Conpak
Conpak CPA Limited established in 1998 in Hong Kong, Conpak is formed with a group of talents. Since its founding, Conpak has been upholding the philosophy of "Integrity, Honesty and Trustworthiness". We provide comprehensive and quality services, covering various industries to meet the diversified needs of our clients.
Over recent years, Conpak has been constantly completing its global service network to provide a full scope and "one-stop" professional services, including audit & assurance, tax advisory, accounting, company incorporation, corporate secretarial service, trademark registration, business centre, corporate finance, IPO in HK, etc. Our experienced professional team not only assists our clients in analyzing the financial risks of various industries, but also assists with the formulation and implementation of solutions.
With the trend of global economic integration, Conpak is set to leverage on the geographical advantage of Hong Kong, its international vision and the profound knowledge of our professionals about various industries, to provide equitable and professional advisory services to enterprises from mainland China, Hong Kong and other major foreign countries, with the aim of helping our clients thrive in this age of opportunities and challenges. Meanwhile, we always pay close attention to any policy change, analyze the pros and cons facing the enterprises and provide the highest quality professional services for our client's benefits.Hong Kong Trademark Registration
As an international financial center and with a free economic system, low tax rate and comprehensive infrastructure and supporting trade services, Hong Kong attracts investors from all around the world. While enhancing its international reputation, Hong Kong’s industries such as service, financial, textile, electronic, jewellery, logistic, gift and premium, and toys are well known around the world. Lots of investors have registered their trademarks in Hong Kong in order to protect their brands and enhance their competiveness.The Right of Priority on Hong Kong Trademark Registration
An applicant may enjoy the right of priority on trademark registration in Hong Kong if he/she has filed an application for trademark registration for the same goods or service with a state party to Paris Convention or a WTO member state within six months before filing such application for trademark registration in Hong Kong.Matters to be Considered before Filing an ApplicationIs the trademark distinctive? (Distinctiveness: The trademark clearly sets the applicant’s goods and services apart from those of other traders)Does the trademark show the distinctiveness of the applicant’s goods and servicesIs the trademark a well known term in that line of businessIs the trademark the same or similar to other people’s trademarksdocuments Required for Trademark ApplicationA copy of current Business Registration Certificate of the applicant, if the applicant is a corporationA copy of Identification documents of the applicant, if the applicant is an individual personClear image of the trademarkList of goods or servicesTrademark Registration FlowTrademark SearchInitial ApplicationSubstantive ExaminationPublicationIssuance of CertificatePreliminary Trademark Search
The Preliminary trademark search, while optional, to avoid legal complications in the future. The point of a trademark search is to ensure that the trademark is not already under application or registered by another entity in order to reduce the possibilities of the rejection or opposition raised.Time Required
4-8 monthsPeriod of Validity
Six months before the expiration of an application for renewal, renewal is valid for 10 yearsRenewal upon Expiration
Renewable for another 10 years upon expiration of the Hong Kong trademark registration
Note:Trade Marks Registry does not accept P.O. box address or “care of” address. An applicant shall provide an address for service, telephone number, facsimile number and email address which can be provided by Conpak for the officers of Trade Marks Registry to contact him/her at any time.