LICENSING

Cute characters go global through Licensing Show

13 August 2019

Two of the character families created by Hong Kong company Gee Kingdom – Mikoko & Nikolas and Adorable Dogs – have won the hearts of European, South American, Chinese and Southeast Asian clients with its cute and approachable appearance. More

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Concerns with Mainland China’s IPR Regime Highlighted in Annual Report

29 April 2019

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released on 25 April its latest Special 301 report on intellectual property rights enforcement. Eleven economies – mainland China, Algeria, Argentina, Chile, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Venezuela – are listed in the Priority Watch List for 2019, down from 12 economies a year ago (reflecting the move of Canada and Colombia to the lower-level watch list as well as the addition of Saudi Arabia). More

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U.S. Issues Special Review of Global Markets Engaging in IPR Infringement

29 April 2019

USTR released on 25 April the results of its Special 301 out-of-cycle review of notorious markets for 2018, which identifies 33 on-line markets and 25 physical markets around the world that reportedly engage in and facilitate substantial copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting. More

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Customs Brokers, Carriers, Others to be Scrutinised in Counterfeit Goods Initiative

11 April 2019

President Trump has directed federal agencies to develop a plan to combat “the dangers and negative effects of counterfeit and pirated goods, including those that are imported” through third-party intermediaries such as on-line marketplaces, carriers, customs brokers, payment providers, vendors and others. More

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Asian Licensing Conference Gathers Global Experts

18 February 2019

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Asia’s Largest Licensing Show 2019: Record Attendance as Hong Kong Creativity Goes on Show

18 February 2019

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Hong Kong Remains the Leading IP Trading Hub

28 January 2019

Due to the rising role of innovation and technology in Asia, the importance of IP protection, IP commercialisation and IP litigation have become hot topics among industry players. An HKTDC survey found that while Hong Kong is currently the number one location for many businesses conducting IP trading activities, the city will be facing increasingly keen competition from Singapore and Shanghai in the future. More

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Licensing Takes Manufacturers up Value Chain

17 January 2019

As shoppers shift from strolling high streets and malls to scrolling screens in their living rooms, many manufacturers are seizing the opportunity to move up the value chain, and turn to licensing. More

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“Think Global, Think Hong Kong” Tokyo 2018 highlights

07 November 2018

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Licensing Industry in Hong Kong

06 August 2018

Hong Kong has been chosen by many international licensors and licensing agents as the strategic base to expand their licensing business in Asia, particularly the Chinese mainland. More

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