Cross-border IP developments between HK and mainland China
Expedited examination of patent applications
In a recent change, permanent residents, companies and other legal entities and organisations in Hong Kong can now apply to the representative offices of the China National Intellectual Property Administration in Guangzhou or Shenzhen for expedited examination of qualified patent applications filed in China. To qualify for expedited examination, a patent application must be:
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