LICENSING

17 January 2020

Whether the business is fashion, entertainment or food, taking on a high-profile brand is a sure way into consumers’ lives, delegates at this month’s Asian Licensing Conference learned. More

heads-up

HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show

09 December 2019

The 18th Hong Kong International Licensing Show helps licensors and licensing agents find partners and expand their regional licensing network in Asia, in particular in Mainland China. More

venture hong kong

Cartoon characters project ‘charging spirit’

14 November 2019

Cartoon characters can instil positive energy in their fans, as is the case with Charging Buddies. This 100% Hong Kong-born character family is charming the licensing market with its bright, affectionate image and pragmatic battery-charging service, lighting up the licensing field with its “charging spirit”. More

inside china

More than nine lives for this brand

13 November 2019

Toby Black, the edgy yet charismatic little black cat, is a hot-selling character created by Azona (Asia) Limited. The cartoon feline has already achieved strong momentum in Mainland China’s fashion market. More

market spotlight

Season of innovation

29 October 2019

Lightning-fast technological advances are drastically realigning core industries in Hong Kong, such as finance, trade and professional services, and many businesses are trying to map their way through this ever-changing maze. More

market spotlight

A bridge to opportunity

03 September 2019

Companies which solve a range of modern-day needs are using Hong Kong as a bridge to lucrative Asian and global markets. More

market spotlight

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

hktdc research

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

hktdc research

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

hktdc research

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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