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The document outlines the trademark registration process in Hong Kong, emphasizing that trademarks must be registered under local laws to receive protection. It details the stages of application, including deficiency checking, examination, publication for opposition, and final registration. The document also explains the importance of trademark registration for exclusive rights, the distinction between registered and unregistered trademarks, and strategies for protecting trademarks both in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Additionally, it provides resources for application forms, fees, and further assistance.

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Is there a grace period for Hong Kong trademark?

Trademarks in Hong Kong may be renewed within six months before the expiry of the validity term but not later than six months after its expiry. A trademark in Hong Kong may be cancelled if it has not been used within three consecutive years from the registration date.

Is my trademark protected internationally?

Registering your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) gives you trademark protection throughout the United States, but it does not protect your trademark in other countries. To protect your trademark abroad, you need to register it with the foreign countries where you want protection.

What qualifies for trademark protection?

Two basic requirements must be met for a mark to be eligible for trademark protection: it must be in use in commerce and it must be distinctive. The first requirement, that a mark be used in commerce, arises because trademark law is constitutionally grounded in the congressional power to regulate interstate commerce.

Is there a term limit for protection of a trademark?

Unlike patents and copyrights, trademarks do not expire after a set period of time. Trademarks will persist so long as the owner continues to use the trademark. Once the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), grants a registered trademark, the owner must continue to use the trademark in ordinary commerce.

Can a trademark be protected without registration in Hong Kong?

Unregistered trademarks can seek protection in Hong Kong through the common law of passing off. To establish passing off, the trade mark owner must prove substantial goodwill, misrepresentation, and damage.

Can a trademark be protected without registration in Hong Kong?

How long does trademark protection last?

Trademarks do not have expiration dates. Trademarks can last forever so long as they are put to use and renewed on time. A federal trademark lasts 10 years from the date of registration, with a potentially unlimited number of 10-year renewal terms.

How long a trademark protection can last in Hong Kong?

In Hong Kong, a registered trade mark is initially registered for 10 years. The registration of the trade mark can be renewed for further periods of 10 years each, with the payment of renewal fees. The registration of a trade mark can therefore last indefinitely if it continues to be renewed.

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