Industrial Design Registration in Hong Kong

With iGERENT, the cost to register an industrial design in Hong Kong is USD 700. This all-inclusive fee covers the official government charges, along with the preparation and filing of your application for one design. By working with our experts, you can secure protection smoothly and avoid unexpected costs down the line.

In Hong Kong, the registration process for an industrial design is usually straightforward and can be completed within two to three months, provided that the application is in order and no objections are raised. At iGERENT, we ensure your documents meet all formal requirements, helping you avoid delays and obtain protection as quickly as possible.

In Hong Kong, industrial design protection lasts for an initial period of five years from the filing date. It can then be renewed every five years up to a maximum of 25 years in total. At iGERENT, we help you manage renewals on time so your rights remain secure throughout the entire protection period.

In Hong Kong, there are no yearly annuities for industrial designs. Instead, renewals are made every five years up to a maximum of 25 years. Each renewal requires payment of the official fees to keep the design valid. With iGERENT, we track your deadlines and handle the renewal process so you don’t have to worry about missing a payment.

In Hong Kong, the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) conducts only a formal examination of industrial design applications. This means they check whether the documents, representations, and fees meet the filing requirements. The IPD does not examine novelty or originality, these aspects can only be challenged in case of disputes. At iGERENT, we prepare your application carefully so it passes the

To register an industrial design in Hong Kong, you must provide clear representations of the design. These can be line drawings, photographs, or digital images, and they should show the product from different angles (front, side, top, perspective) to capture its full appearance. The representations must not include text, dimensions, or unnecessary background. At iGERENT, we guide you in preparing the drawings so your application fully complies with the IPD’s standards.

In Hong Kong, industrial design searches can be carried out through the online database provided by the Intellectual Property Department (IPD). However, these searches are often challenging since designs are categorized visually rather than by keywords. At iGERENT, we handle the search process for you, helping identify potential conflicts before you file your application, saving you both time and risk of future disputes.

Hong Kong grants a six-month priority period for industrial designs. This means that if you first file your design in another country, you can claim that same filing date in Hong Kong as long as you apply within six months. At iGERENT, we help you manage these deadlines so your rights are protected internationally without missing the priority window.

In Hong Kong, the official fees must be paid at the time of filing your industrial design application. If any additional official charges are required at the registration stage (for example, publication or issuance), they must be settled before the design is granted. With iGERENT, we coordinate these steps and handle payments on your behalf so your application isn’t delayed.

In Hong Kong, industrial design protection applies only to the visual features of a product, such as shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation. It does not cover the technical function of the product or features that are solely dictated by its use. Designs that are offensive, contrary to public order, or lacking novelty cannot be registered. At iGERENT, we help you understand what can and cannot be protected so you can make the most of your rights.

Yes. In Hong Kong, you can file a multiple design application, but it is limited to designs that belong to the same class of products under the Locarno Classification. This allows you to protect variations of a product within one application, which can be more efficient than filing separately. At iGERENT, we guide you on how to group your designs strategically so you can save costs while ensuring strong protection.

Yes, but only within a six-month grace period after the renewal deadline. During this time, you must pay the renewal fee plus a late surcharge. If the grace period passes without payment, the design registration will lapse permanently and cannot be restored. At iGERENT, we monitor your renewal deadlines and send reminders so you never risk losing your rights.