Trademark registration in Hong KongQuick answer
Trademarks in Hong Kong are registered with the Trade Marks Registry, Intellectual Property Department (IPD); the official application fee is HKD 2,000 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 3 months beginning on the date of publication. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Hong Kong is not in the Madrid System, so a national filing is needed.
Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources
- Office
- IPD
- Official fee
- HKD 2,000
- Madrid Protocol
- Not a member
- Opposition
- 3 months beginning on the date of publication
- Protection
- 10 years from filing date
- Multi-class filing
- Allowed
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The trademark office and official links
Trademarks in Hong Kong are registered by the Trade Marks Registry, Intellectual Property Department (IPD).
- Trademark office: Trade Marks Registry, Intellectual Property Department (IPD)
- Online filing: official e-filing portal
- Trademark search: official trademark database
- Law: Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap. 559), amended up to L.N. 171 of 2024
Official fees in Hong Kong
| Official fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application (Form T2), first class Includes certification and collective marks; no separate registration fee | HKD 2,000 |
| Application, each additional class | HKD 1,000 |
| Series of trade marks, first class Plus HK$1,000 per additional class | HKD 2,000 |
| Defensive trade mark, first class Plus HK$1,150 per additional class | HKD 2,300 |
| Preliminary advice (Form T1), per service Optional; plus HK$200 per additional class for s.11 advice | HKD 400 |
| Notice of opposition | HKD 800 |
| Renewal (Form T8), first class | HKD 2,670 |
| Renewal, each additional class | HKD 1,340 |
| Late renewal charge | HKD 500 |
| Restoration and renewal, first class Plus HK$1,340 per additional class | HKD 4,000 |
Official office fees only (schedule as of 2026-10). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.
How to register a trademark in Hong Kong
- Search the IPD Public Online Search and Image Mark Finder for earlier conflicting marks, optionally using the IPD preliminary advice service (Form T1).
- File Form T2 online through IPD e-filing or by post or in person at the Trade Marks Registry in Wanchai, listing goods and services by Nice class.
- The Registry checks the filing for deficiencies, which must be remedied within 2 months of notice.
- The Registry examines the mark on absolute and relative grounds; objections must be overcome within 6 months (extendable by 3 months).
- Accepted marks are published in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal.
- Third parties may oppose within 3 months from publication.
- If there is no opposition, or it fails, the mark is registered and a certificate of registration is issued.
Examination, publication and opposition
- Examination: The Trade Marks Registry examines applications for formalities and on absolute and relative grounds; IPD states the whole process can take as little as 6 months if there are no deficiencies or objections.
- Publication: Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal
- Opposition period: 3 months beginning on the date of publication
- Typical timeline: As little as 6 months from filing to registration if there are no deficiencies, objections or opposition (IPD).
Protection, renewal and use
- Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
- Late renewal: 6 months after expiry with a HK$500 late renewal charge; restoration possible afterwards for a higher fee
- Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use.
- Rights system: first to file.
Filing from abroad
- Local agent: Applicants need an address for service in Hong Kong; foreign owners in practice file through a Hong Kong agent.
- Power of attorney: No power of attorney is generally required to file.
- Language: English or Chinese
Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Hong Kong can act as your local agent — see firms.
Madrid Protocol
Hong Kong is not a member of the Madrid System, so an international registration cannot cover it. You need a national filing, usually through a local agent.
Trademark classes
Nice Classification (45 classes). One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.
How Hong Kong compares
- Opposition: 3 months beginning on the date of publication — compare all countries
- Renewal: every 10 years; grace period 6 months after expiry with a HK$500 late renewal charge; restoration possible afterwards for a higher fee — compare all countries
- Foreign owners: required — rules in every country
- Official search: esearch.ipd.gov.hk — all search databases
Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid
Good to know in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong has a separate trade mark system from Mainland China; a Chinese (CNIPA) registration does not cover Hong Kong and vice versa.
- The Madrid Protocol does not yet apply to Hong Kong: the Trade Marks (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 provides the legal basis, but no commencement date had been announced as of early 2026.
- Defensive trade mark registrations are available for well-known marks at a separate fee.
- A series of marks can be filed in one application for the same fee as a single mark.
- Payment by credit card is only available through the IPD e-filing system.
Questions
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Hong Kong?
The official IPD fee is HK$2,000 for the first class and HK$1,000 for each additional class; there is no separate registration fee. Renewal costs HK$2,670 for the first class and HK$1,340 per additional class.
How long does trademark registration take in Hong Kong?
IPD states the process can take as little as 6 months from filing to registration if there are no deficiencies, objections or opposition.
Is Hong Kong part of the Madrid Protocol?
Not yet. Legislation to implement the Madrid Protocol was passed in 2020, but as of early 2026 no commencement date had been announced, so Hong Kong cannot be designated in an international registration.
Does a Chinese trademark registration protect my brand in Hong Kong?
No. Hong Kong has its own Trade Marks Registry, and a separate application must be filed with the Hong Kong IPD.
How long is a Hong Kong trademark valid?
Registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed for further 10-year periods; late renewal is possible within 6 months after expiry with a HK$500 surcharge.
How long is the opposition period for Hong Kong trademarks?
Third parties may file an opposition within 3 months from publication in the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Journal.