.png) | | Patents are a legal tool utilized to secure innovations and inventions, representing a form of intellectual property rights. When the company creates a unique technology or invention, a patent can offer protection against infringement and damage. The HKSAR Government has worked hard to encourage local companies and inventors to protect their intellectual work through patent registration.
Oliver Lee, Associate Principal Consultant of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), hosted a webinar on Strategies for Effective IP Commercialization on 10 April. He shared tactics to manage IP risks during the commercialization process, as well as government funding for patent protection, the Patent Application Grant (PAG). For details on how to apply for the grant, please visit their website or book a consultation with HKPC.
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 | | The SME Committee organized a day tour of Sha Tau Kok on 8 March, giving members the opportunity to discover the town’s beautiful scenery, try local delicacies and learn more about its history. Besides the iconic Sha Tau Kok Pier, members also visited the local wet market and the STK Eco Park for a deeper understanding of Sha Tau Kok’s culture and development.
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 | | At the committee meeting on 7 March, Anson Lai, Deputy Director-General of Trade and Industry, gave members an update on Hong Kong trade and how the department is supporting local SMEs. Lai encouraged enterprises to visit the SME service centre, which provides the consultation services and the resources needed to do business.
| | 2024/03/07 |
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 | | SME Committee Vice Chairmen Thomas Su and Vikky Tam attended the inauguration of Biz Expands Easy Square (BEE2) and Voice of Customer Announcement on 16 January, which was organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. BEE2 aims to offer a platform that enhances the accessibility of funding resources for SMEs and startup.
| | 2024/01/16 |
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