Hong Kong Hosts World IP Event 2014

HKTDC and the Intellectual Property Department of the HKSAR Government hosted a reception for about 1,200 leading IP figures on 10 May 2014 to mark the start of Asia's first-ever annual meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA). The world's major IP event, which lasted until 14 May, chose Hong Kong because it was the perfect spot to bring the entire world trademark community together, said INTA President, Mei-lan Stark. Referring to the recent launch of HKTDC's free online portal, Asia IP Exchange, Tim Hancock, President of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association Hong Kong, said it was a step into the 21st Century and the way to go for attracting investment.

Speakers:
Mei-lan Stark, President, INTA
Grégoire Bisson, Director, The Hague Registry, WIPO
Yvonne Chua, President, Licensing Executives Society International
CK Kwong, President, Asian Patent Attorneys Association
Tim Hancock, President, Asian Patent Attorneys Association Hong Kong Group

Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council


Intellectual Property Department, HKSAR Government


International Trademark Association


Business of IP Asia Forum 2013


Asia IP Exchange:
www.asiaipex.com