21 Aug 2025 | “Well-known Trademarks” in Hong Kong

1. Can a trademark owner apply for a declaration in a Hong Kong court stating that its registered trademark is a famous trademark (“well-known mark”), thereby eliminating the need to adduce evidence on reputation of the trademark or registered trademark in the future? 2. According to Hong Kong laws, the answer to the above question is no. Nevertheless, the term “well-known trademark” does appear in the Trade Marks Ordinance, Cap. 559 and has a litigious meaning. 3. The use of... MORE