6 Mar 2024 | Criminal Liability for Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights in Hong Kong

1 Engaging in activities that violate the following two intellectual property rights in Hong Kong carries both civil and criminal consequences: Copyright infringement (as stipulated in Section 108 of the Copyright Ordinance, Cap. 528) Infringement of registered trademarks (as stipulated in Section 9 of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, Cap 362) 2 The department entrusted with the task of conducting criminal investigations and prosecuting infringements of intellectual property rights in Hong Kong is the “Hong Kong Customs and Exercise Department” (HKCED).... MORE