On January 15, 2025, the Registered Designs Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule) Regulation 2024 (the ‘Regulation’) passed in the Legislative Council (LegCo), updating Schedule 1 of the Trade Marks Ordinance.
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On January 15, 2025, the Registered Designs Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule) Regulation 2024 (the ‘Regulation’) passed in the Legislative Council (LegCo), amending Schedule 1 of the Trade Marks Ordinance (the ‘Ordinance’). The Ordinance’s Schedule 1 contains the list of countries and territories that are parties to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (the ‘Paris Convention’) or members of the World Trade Organization (the ‘WTO’).
The Regulation maintains a current and accurate listing of international jurisdictions recognized under the Paris Convention and within the WTO framework. This amendment is critical for upholding the validity and effectiveness of intellectual property rights registration processes in Hong Kong, ensuring alignment with prevailing international standards and agreements.
The updated Schedule 1 currently encompasses 154 countries and territories, providing comprehensive geographical coverage across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, and the Middle East, and including island nations and territories. This broad scope reflects the extensive global participation in international trade and intellectual property protection regimes.
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