Our attorneys are highly qualified and experienced across intellectual property law and technology disciplines, offering outstanding insight and delivering strategic patent and trade mark support. Alongside our reputation as a top-tier patent prosecution firm, our strong track record of success in patent and trade mark oppositions and invalidations at the CNIPA and Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department makes us a reliable choice for those looking to secure their portfolio.
A leading provider of trade mark services in Hong Kong, the firm represents a diverse range of clients across different industries, including media and entertainment, food and beverages, fashion and luxury goods, sports apparel, pharmaceutical companies and automotive. We are also consistently listed as one of the top filers of Hong Kong re-registration patents, representing clients in chemistry and life sciences, electronics and mechanics, and telecommunications and software.
"We have extensive expertise in navigating complex intellectual property challenges. We offer specialists who excel in drafting and prosecuting Hong Kong and China patent applications with extensive experience in litigation and invalidation proceedings, as well as managing complex, multi-country patent filings and advising on registered design strategy.
Our highly experienced trade mark team advise renowned local and international brands on trade mark clearance and filing strategy, worldwide portfolio management and various types of trade mark disputes.
We deliver high-quality, professional services tailored to the needs of our clients in both local and international markets, and our attorneys provide fluency in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean to support clear communication across global markets."
- Monique Chu, Managing Partner, Hong Kong
"Marks & Clerk enjoys a stellar reputation as the prosecution shop par excellence, with proficiency in almost all scientific areas. It has earned a loyal following of many leading technology and pharmaceutical companies."
"Working with Marks & Clerk on our Hong Kong patents has been outstanding. Their attorneys combine technical expertise in data security and zero-day exploits with skilful claim drafting that maximizes protection. Prosecution is handled proactively, and communication is clear, timely, and focused on our strategic goals. With their knowledge and experiences on Hong Kong and international patents, their attorneys have significantly strengthened our IP portfolio in a competitive field. We highly endorse Marks & Clerk for reliable and effective patent support in the IT / software industry."
Our offices in Asia and internationally are consistently listed in the top tier of publications, including Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars and Rising Stars, IAM Patent 1000, World Trademark Review 1000, Chambers, Legal 500, AsiaIP and Asian Legal Business.
This guide explains the similarities and differences in filing trade marks across China and Hong Kong.
Understand the key considerations for securing patent protection in Hong Kong, including the available patent routes, patentability requirements, strategic filing options, tax incentives, and practical steps for building an effective patent portfolio.
Marks & Clerk
Unit 909-913
Level 9, Cyberport 1
100 Cyberport Road
Pok Fu Lam
Hong Kong (China)