Trademarks are the intangible assets of a company or business that help distinguish themselves from others. A trademark can be a design, a logo, a slogan, or anything that uniquely represents a brand. In the evolving market, there are many chances for businesses to use similar trademarks.

Trademark registration is essential to protect your trademarks from such difficulties and prevent others from infringing them illegally. Every country follows some specific rules and laws when it comes to trademark registration. This blog will explain the procedures of trademark registration in Hong Kong.

Process of Trademark Registration in Hong Kong

Hong Kong follows separate trademark laws from China. Once registered, a trademark is valid for ten years in Hong Kong. So first, let us look at the trademark registration steps in Hong Kong.

1. Determine the class: There are 45 Trademark Classes available in Hong Kong. Determining your goods or services and limiting them under one major category is recommended, as registration for multiple classes can increase the application cost.
2. Search for Trademark availability: Before registering your trademark, search whether a trademark similar to yours is already available. A trademark identical to another will not get approved since trademarks are meant to make a brand stand unique from others. Also, confirm whether your products or services are registered under the correct class.
3. Trademark Application: A trademark registration in Hong Kong requires the following documents, or these documents must be submitted at the time of applying for registration:

1. The list of goods and services come under the trademark.
2. Details of the applicant.
3. Graphical representation or image of the trademark.
4. Registration Certificate of the business.

These documents should be submitted along with the trademark application form.

4. Examination and deficiency check: Once you submit your application, it undergoes an examination to check whether all the details provided are correct and complete and whether your application meets the requirements. The Trademark Registry of Hong Kong will search whether your trademark resembles an already existing one. If a trademark doesn’t pass the above exams successfully, the owner will be informed to make the required modifications.
5. Registration: If your trademark meets all the requirements and faces no opposition from anyone, it will be successfully registered in the Registrar of TradeMarks of Hong Kong. You will receive a registration certificate for your trademark. It is valid for ten years and renewing your trademark within six months before the expiry date is mandatory.

How can Brealant help you register your Trademark in Hong Kong?

If you are looking for effective assistance to help you throughout the Trademark registration process in Hong Kong, Brealant is here. We will help you from the start till the end. Moreover, with our guidance, you will learn more about trademark laws and regulations and assist you in solving legal issues, if any. So talk to our experienced, professional trademark attorneys today and experience the seamless trademark registration journey without difficulties!