LICENSING

26 January 2021

Digital assets such as brands and intellectual property (IP) compositions are even more portable than seeds – but can be equally fickle about where they will and will not take root and grow. More

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IP learning goes online

05 January 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has put pressure on many firms, the intellectual property (IP) licensing business is thriving and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is showing enterprises how to acquire and leverage IPs. More

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Adaptability rules

22 December 2020

Mammals and dinosaurs appeared at much the same time, about 200 million years ago. More

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Hong Kong open for IP business

17 December 2020

Walk half a block down any street in the Central business district of Hong Kong and you will pass people from two dozen countries and regions. More

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SmartBiz Expo, Franchising Show

16 November 2020

The HKTDC Hong Kong International Franchising Show gives businesses the opportunity to check out brands and licences from around the world. More

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Licensing Industry in Hong Kong

30 July 2020

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

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Franchising Industry in Hong Kong

26 June 2020

Hong Kong’s franchising market has been developing steadily, with many well-known international franchise brands, including McDonald’s, KFC, 7-Eleven, Subway, Starbucks and Pizza Hut, having a presence. According to Hong Kong Franchise Association’s estimates, around 43% of franchises in Hong Kong are in the catering business, 20% in retailing and 37% in other services. More

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Intellectual Property Services Industry in Hong Kong

24 June 2020

As a key marketplace for a variety of Intellectual Property (IP) services, Hong Kong plays an important role in IP value-chain activities. More

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China Launches “Iron Fist” Intellectual Property Law Enforcement

22 May 2020

The State Administration for Market Regulation recently released an intellectual property law enforcement plan for 2020 dubbed “Iron Fist” (Guo Shi Jian Ji No. 66 [2020]) and circulated it to its local offices at provincial, autonomous region and municipality level for devising relevant action plans. More

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Bright prospects for pooled IP

23 March 2020

Asia's cultural creativity and innovation have developed vigorously in recent years, with more and more companies using intellectual property (IP) systems to protect IP rights. More

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