Branding Consultation
What we can do for you …
- Providing insights on whether a proposed name can qualify for registration as a trade mark or may encounter any potential obstacles
- Advice on resolution of existing or potential conflict with another brand or registered trade mark
- IP portfolio management – a centralized point to manage and renew all IP assets in multiple jurisdictions
- IP assets valuation and commercialization – licensing and franchise
- Advice on building and strengthening brand values and sustainability
Trade Marks
What we can do for you …
- Pre-filing advice on clearance and whether a proposed name can qualify for registration as a trade mark or may encounter any potential obstacles
- Filing and prosecution of trade mark to obtain registration in Hong Kong, China and rest of the world
- Trade mark portfolio management – monitoring renewals and regular review of adequacy of protection from existing registrations
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Registered Designs
What we can do for you …
- Pre-filing advice on whether a proposed design can qualify for registration – only non-disclosed design can be registered or otherwise the registration is exposed to invalidation risk
- Filing and registration of designs in Hong Kong, China and rest of the world
- Registered Designs portfolio management – monitoring renewals
Copyright
What we can do for you …
- Advice on protection of copyrighted works and preservation of records for proof of creation of the copyrighted works
- Filing and registration of copyrighted works in China
- Advice on the use of WIPO Proof
Domain Names
What we can do for you …
- Registration and management of domain names worldwide
- Domain name disputes resolution
- Monitoring abusive domain name registrations
Company Name
What we can do for you …
- Handling of complaints before the Companies Registry against company names which are “too like” an existing company name within 12 months of incorporation
- Investigation of companies suspected of dealing in infringing goods or passing off as being associated with brand owners
Licence & Franchise
What we can do for you …
- Review, negotiation and drafting of licensing and franchising agreements.
- Advice on the parties’ rights and obligations under a licensing or franchising agreement and resolution of disputes arising from a licence/franchise relationship
IP Due Diligence
What we can do for you …
- Preparing due diligence reports to verify IP portfolios of companies for M&A projects
- Conducting searches of specific IP rights worldwide
- Assessment of risks and exposure relating to use and registration of specific IP rights worldwide
- IP assets valuation and assessment
Data Privacy
What we can do for you …
- Review and drafting of terms and conditions in data privacy notices for companies and businesses
- Advice on the employers’ rights and duties concerning use of personal data of employees
- Advise on business owners’ rights and duties concerning use of personal data of clients or customers
Trade Secrets & Confidential
What we can do for you …
- Advice on protection and security of trade secrets and confidential information, and preservation of records for proof of ownership of the trade secrets and confidential information
- Advice on liabilities and risks arising from unauthorized use of trade secrets and confidential information