Policy Address

Patent Valuation Services and Subsidies

162. Upon the official operation of the Hong Kong Technology and Innovation Support Centre, by the end of this year, the Government will support the centre in providing local small and medium I&T enterprises with patent evaluation based on national standards, and launching a two-year pilot programme to subsidise patent valuation as a reference for credit financing.

Protect Intellectual Property Rights

163. Following the completion of the public consultation on enhancement of the Copyright Ordinance regarding the protection for AI technology development in September last year, the Government will formulate a code of practice in respect of relevant legal principles and prepare a legislative proposal. We are also reviewing the local registered designs regime for consultation by the end of the year.

External Promotion

164. The Government and the HKTDC will promote IP financing in the Business of IP Asia Forum 2025. The IPD will also nominate local enterprises to compete for the China Patent Award jointly organised by the China National Intellectual Property Administration and the World Intellectual Property Organization.