China Intellectual Property Agency (Hong Kong)

About CIPA (Hong Kong)

China Intellectual Property Agency (Hong Kong) is a professional Intellectual Property law firm specializing in patent and trademark matters in China—including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao—as well as Singapore. With experienced attorneys and agents, we represent clients worldwide in a broad range of technical fields such as biotechnology, chemistry, electrical engineering, materials science, and mechanical innovations.

As one of the leading IP agencies in the region, we combine deep legal knowledge with technical expertise to deliver personalized, responsive, and high-quality services. Our mission is to protect your intellectual assets through strategic filing, prosecution, enforcement, and advisory services.

15+

Years of Experience

100K+

IP Filings Handled

Our Core IP Services

We offer comprehensive intellectual property solutions tailored to innovators, startups, and multinational corporations.

Trademark Registration

Full-service trademark registration in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and via international systems like the Madrid Protocol.

Patent Procurement

Direct Chinese patent filings and PCT national phase entry into China for inventions, utility models, and industrial designs.

IP Prosecution

Office action responses, re-examinations, oppositions, renewals, assignments, and cancellation proceedings.

Trademark Search

Comprehensive clearance searches in China and Singapore to assess registrability and avoid infringement risks.

Patent Translation

Accurate technical and legal translation of patent documents between Chinese, English, and other major languages.

Global IP Strategy

Coordination of IP protection across multiple jurisdictions including US, EU, Japan, Canada, and ASEAN nations.

Our IP Solutions Portfolio

From initial filing to enforcement, we provide end-to-end intellectual property services across key technology sectors.

China Trademark Registration

• Full prosecution support
• Renewal & assignment
• Opposition defense

Invention Patent (China)

Secure 20-year protection for technical innovations requiring substantive examination.

• Drafting & filing
• Office action response
• Annuity management

Utility Model Patent

Fast-track protection (6–12 months) for mechanical and structural innovations (10-year term).

• No substantive examination
• Cost-effective
• Ideal for incremental improvements

Industrial Design Patent

Protect the aesthetic appearance of products for up to 15 years in China.

• Visual design protection
• Fast registration
• Enforcement support

PCT → China National Phase

Enter China within 30 months from priority date with full legal support.

• Deadline management
• Translation & filing
• Examiner communication

Hong Kong Patent Extension

Extend Chinese invention patents to Hong Kong via registration patent system.

• 20-year protection
• Based on Chinese grant
• Local enforcement

Madrid System Filing

File one application to protect your trademark in over 100 countries.

• Centralized management
• Cost-efficient
• Renewal through WIPO

IP Portfolio Management

Strategic oversight of patents, trademarks, and copyrights across jurisdictions.

• Renewal tracking
• Risk assessment
• Audit & reporting

Trusted by Global IP Authorities

We are recognized and work directly with leading intellectual property offices worldwide.

CNIPA

China IP Office

CTMO

China Trademark Office

HKIPO

Hong Kong IPO

IPOS

Singapore IPO

WIPO

World IP Organization

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. IP is protected by laws like patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

What is a Patent under Chinese Patent Law?

A patent in China grants the inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a limited period. There are three types: Invention (20 years), Utility Model (10 years), and Industrial Design (15 years).

How is a Patent Granted in China?

Invention patents undergo substantive examination, while utility models and designs are granted after formal examination. The process includes filing, publication, examination (for inventions), and grant.

How to File a PCT Application into China?

To enter the national phase in China, you must file within 30 months from the priority date, submit Chinese translations, and pay required fees. We manage the entire process for you.

How is a Trademark Registered in China?

File an application with the China Trademark Office (CTMO), undergo examination, publication (if approved), and registration. The process typically takes 8–12 months.

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