The Trade Marks Registry is going to conduct a workshop on 15 December 2022 to introduce the Twelfth Edition, Version 2023 of the International Classification of Goods and Services (“Twelfth Edition”) which will be applied in Hong Kong on 1 January 2023 for the purpose of registration of trade marks.
Details of the workshop are as follows:
Date 15 December 2022 (Thursday)
Time 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Cantonese session)
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (English session)
Venue Lecture Theatre, 7/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Topics
Introduction to the use of the Twelfth Edition
Major classification changes to be made by the Twelfth Edition
Briefing on the changes to be made in the Trade Marks Registry’s Cross Search List resulting from the entry into force of the Twelfth Edition
Introduction to the reclassification of goods and services in accordance with the Twelfth Edition
Admission is free.
For enrolment, please click HERE to register.
Deadline for registration is 6 December 2022.
No. of Participants: 100 (Seats will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis.)
A maximum of 2 persons from each enterprise may participate in each session of this workshop.
A confirmation email will be issued to successful enrolments. Those who do not receive the confirmation email may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Intellectual Property Department reserves the final rights to accept any registration.
Note: The above information is from the official website, if there is any change, the official website shall prevail.