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𝔸:Power of attorney which the applicant appoints an agent to handle a variety of transactions under a certain principal. For any applications of intellectual property registration, only Specified Power of Attorney is required; if any agent asks for an Enduring Power of Attorney must expound with a sufficient condition and it must sign in the presence of a witness according to the Enduring Powers of Attorney (Amendment) Ordinance 2011.
Internal Factors: | (1) | Build competitive advantage |
(2) | Enhance overall business value | |
(3) | Strengthen for profitability and continuous business growth | |
External Components: | (1) | Enjoy exclusive ownership |
(2) | Avoid unauthorized third-party exploitation | |
(3) | Defend against third-party challenge | |
(4) | Expand business collaboration |
𝔸: ® is a symbol for a registered trademark. The owner of a registered trademark may commence legal proceedings for trademark infringement to prevent unauthorized use of that trademark. It is illegal to label ® for an unregistered mark. ™ is a symbol for an unregistered trademark, that is, a mark used to promote or brand goods without legal protection depends on the trademark law of different jurisdictions.
𝔸:Power of attorney which the applicant appoints an agent to handle a variety of transactions under a certain principal. For any applications of intellectual property registration, only Specified Power of Attorney is required; if any agent asks for an Enduring Power of Attorney must expound with a sufficient condition and it must sign in the presence of a witness according to the Enduring Powers of Attorney (Amendment) Ordinance 2011.
𝔸: Internal Factors: (1) Build competitive advantage (2) Enhance overall business value (3) Strengthen for profitability and continuous business growth <br> External Components: (1) Enjoy exclusive ownership (2) Avoid unauthorized third-party exploitation (3) Defend against third-party challenge
𝔸: Power of attorney which the applicant appoints an agent to handle a variety of transactions under a certain principal. For any applications of intellectual property registration, only Specified Power of Attorney is required; if any agent asks for an Enduring Power of Attorney must expound with a sufficient condition and it must sign in the presence of a witness according to the Enduring Powers of Attorney (Amendment) Ordinance 2011.
Nice Classification
The large majority of countries of the world have adopted the International Classification of Nice. This system groups all products and services into 45 classes – 34 for products, 11 for services – permitting you to specify precise and clear classes covering your trademark. The protection that is offered to a registered trademark covers only the classes specified at the time of registration, therefore, allowing two identical trademarks to coexist in distinct classes.
Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; putties and other paste fillers; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations for use in industry and science.
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art. Explanatory Note Class 2 includes mainly paints, colorants and preparations used for protection against corrosion.
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations. Explanatory Note Class 3 includes mainly non-medicated toiletry preparations, as well as cleaning preparations for use in the home and other environments.
Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; dietary supplements for humans and animals; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; ores.
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines.
Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers; computer software; fire-extinguishing apparatus.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.
Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.
Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
Musical instruments.
Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists’ materials; paintbrushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging; printers’ type; printing blocks.
Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal.
Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins, hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.
Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, ivory, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber.
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paintbrushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware.
Ropes and string; nets; tents, awnings and tarpaulins; sails; sacks; padding and stuffing materials (except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
Yarns and threads, for textile use.
Textiles and substitutes for textiles; bed covers; table covers.
Clothing, footwear, headgear.
Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.
Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; rice; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables; natural plants and flowers; live animals; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
Tobacco; smokers’ articles; matches.
Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
Building construction; repair; installation services.
Telecommunications.
Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
Treatment of materials.
Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.
Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
Useful Links
Useful Links
- World Intellectual Property Organization Wipo
- Basic Law of HKSAR
- Customs and Excise Department
- Intellectual Property Department, HKSAR
- Patent Application Grant, Innovation and Technology Commission, HKSAR
- Public Holidays of Hong Kong
- The Bilingual Laws Information System, Department of Justice, HKSA
Intellectual Property Organizations
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