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From search to registration: choosing the right patent route
We start by understanding your technology, target markets and filing timeline, then recommend the route that fits best — Hong Kong short-term, standard and original grant patents, as well as China and overseas filings — with patent search and government funding support alongside.
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Established in 1996. By 31 December 2019, clients had secured 780 Hong Kong short-term patents and 990 Hong Kong invention patents through us. Beyond the numbers, our patent lawyers and agents bring wide experience to building a registration plan that fits each business. Clients span toys, electronics, electrical, appliances, die-casting, chemicals, watches and jewellery.
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Hong Kong patent filing guide
A patent application involves route selection, searching, drafting and deadlines. These three steps will help you prepare for a conversation with a patent agent.
1. Choose the route first
Hong Kong offers short-term, standard and original grant patents. Their term, examination and filing requirements differ. If your target market includes China or overseas, also consider priority and PCT routes. Compare Hong Kong routes
2. Search before drafting
A prior-art search can reveal close earlier filings, help define the claim scope and reduce avoidable examination exchanges later. Patent search service
3. Plan funding and deadlines
Government funding can reduce filing costs, but applications have deadlines and document requirements. Plan search, filing, examination and renewal dates together. Government funding
Professional Team
Mr. Benny Kong (LL.B., P.C.LL)
Senior partner at Benny Kong & Tsai. Member of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association and Vice President of the Hong Kong Patent Agents Association. With over 20 years of patent litigation experience, he specialises in offence, defence and enforcement, and provides cost-effective filing strategies.
Mr. David Tsai (LL.B., P.C.LL)
Focuses on patent planning via the Paris Convention and PCT so companies can expand country by country cost-effectively. Also handles patent litigation with practical, economical strategies.
Mr. Chan Yip Shing
Patent agent since 2017, handling machinery, electromechanical and software (incl. business methods) filings and maintenance.
Mr. Aron Li
Drafts specifications and handles foreign filings, invalidations, office-action replies, re-examinations and administrative litigation. Covers automation, machining, semiconductors, HVAC, automotive and more.
Mr. David Chan
Nearly 40 years in trade mark and patent filings with thousands of cases handled, extending protection to Europe and the US. Formerly 26+ years at a major international firm with a high hearing success rate.
Ms. Singing Fang (LL.B., LL.M.)
CUHK law graduate with deep experience in prosecution, docketing and government funding, helping many SMEs fund global portfolios with tailored, value-for-money solutions.