A trademark is a sign that distinguishes the goods and services of one trader from those of others. Typically a trademark can be words (including personal names), indications, designs, letters, characters, numerals, figurative elements, colours, sounds, smells, the shape of the goods or their packaging, or any combination of these. A sign must be capable of being represented graphically in order to be registered as a trademark.
The trademark owner has an exclusive right to use the mark for the goods or services for which the mark was registered. The owner can take legal action to stop anyone from using the registered sign without consent.
Trademark registration flow
- Trademark search
- Initial application
- Substantive examination
- Publication
- Issuance of certificate
Validity period and renewal
Registration is valid for 10 years. A renewal application for a further 10 years may be submitted 6 months before the expiry date.
Hong Kong trademark registration fees
Official fees & our service charges
| First class (total) | HKD 4,700.00* |
|---|---|
| Each additional class (same application) | HKD 2,100.00 |
- Estimated time: around 6 months from filing until registration (if no official action).
- Non-official identical search (word mark): free of charge.
China trademark registration fees
Official fees & our service charges
| Total (per class) | HKD 4,700.00* |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Covers 10 items of goods/services per class |
| Additional items | HKD 200.00 each additional item over 10* |
- Estimated time: at least 18 months from filing until registration (if no official action).
- Optional: official search for device mark — HKD 2,500.00 and up, per class.
- Non-official identical search (word mark): free of charge.
Taiwan trademark registration fees
Official fees & our service charges
| 1) Application | HKD 5,600.00* (covers 20 items of goods / 5 items of services per class) |
|---|---|
| 2) Registration & certificate | HKD 1,400.00 (10 years) |
- Estimated time: around 9–12 months from filing until registration (if no official action).
- Optional: search report (per mark, per class) — HKD 1,400.00 for word mark.
Disbursements such as incidental expenses and courier fees are not included in the above quotations.
* Charges are per application / per class unless stated otherwise.
* Application fees are non-refundable after filing. The above charges include official application fees and our service charges for a straightforward case. They do not include notarization or legalization where required. Additional costs apply if official objections and/or opposition arise during prosecution.
Above charges include official application, publication, registration fees and our service charges in a straightforward case. Additional costs apply if official objections are raised during prosecution.
Quotations are standard only for straightforward matters and do not cover overcoming objections or oppositions raised by the Patent Office / Intellectual Property Office or third parties.
All these costs are subject to change if there are sudden fluctuations in exchange rates and/or increases in associates’ charges and official fees. Minor disbursements (copying, faxing, postage, courier, bank charges) are not included and will be itemised separately on invoices for overseas applications.
Our company reserves the right to adjust service charges without prior notice.
Information and documents required
The applicant should provide the following information and documents:
- The applicant’s full name and address in English and/or Chinese (business registration copy)
- Specification of goods/services (English and/or Chinese)
- Specimen of the trademark (preferably soft copy in JPG format)
- Application form
- Executed power of attorney (blank form supplied by us)
- Priority documents in English and/or Chinese (if priority is claimed)