Trademark Change (Recordal of Change) in Hong Kong

Trademark Change (Recordal of Change) in Hong Kong ®

Officially update trademark owner name, address, or agent details with the Hong Kong IPD. Ensure your rights remain valid. Our expert service handles the entire Recordal of Change process.

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$127

Timely Updates on Hong Kong Trademark Information

Ensure your business information is accurately recorded with the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department (HKIPD) to maintain full legal protection of your trademark rights.

1. Service Overview

When your company undergoes changes—such as a name update, address change, legal restructuring, merger or acquisition—it's essential to update the trademark register with the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department (HKIPD). Outdated information may cause missed communications, affect renewals, or weaken legal enforcement. Our service ensures your recordal is filed correctly and in compliance with Hong Kong trademark law.

2. Why Updating Your Trademark Details in Hong Kong is Essential

  • ✅ Legal Enforcement: Accurate owner information is required when enforcing rights against infringers in Hong Kong courts.

  • ✅ Official Communications: HKIPD sends all notices—including oppositions, renewals, hearings—to the address on file.

  • ✅ License & Assignment Recordal: Proper owner data is necessary to handle licensing or future assignment filings in Hong Kong.

  • ✅ Corporate Compliance: Essential for due diligence during investment, restructuring, or acquisition processes.

3. The Hong Kong Trademark Change Process

The Hong Kong Trademark Change Process

Hong Kong’s recordal system requires accurate documentation and timely filing with HKIPD.

1

Submit Change Request

You provide trademark numbers and change documentation.

2

Document Preparation

We prepare the Hong Kong change-of-particulars forms and ensure compliance with HKIPD requirements.

3

HKIPD Filing

We file the change electronically or by paper submission and provide proof of filing.

4

HKIPD Examination

HKIPD reviews the request. Typically, processing takes about one week.

5

Register Updated

Upon approval, HKIPD updates the official trademark register and issues an official notice.

4. Fee Structure for Hong Kong Trademark Change

Project Cost (USD) Details & Notes
Each registration number 127 Name and address count as separate items if both are changed.

Official Source: Hong Kong IPD – Request for Change of Particulars

5. What We Need From You

  • Trademark registration number(s)

  • Proof of change (e.g., certificate of name change, business registration document)

  • Signed Power of Attorney

  • Details of the changes to be recorded

Keep Your Hong Kong Trademark Records Current

Ensure your trademark rights remain fully enforceable with accurate registration details in Hong Kong.

What is the difference between a "Change" (Recordal of Change) and an "Assignment"?
A "Change" refers to an alteration in the owner's own legal details, such as the company name or address, while the ownership entity itself remains the same。An "Assignment" is a transfer of ownership from one legal entity to a completely different one.
How long does it take to record a change with the IPD?
The IPD typically takes a few weeks to process and approve a Recordal of Change application, depending on their workload.
Do I receive a new registration certificate after a name or address change?
No. The IPD does not typically re-issue the trademark certificate for a Recordal of Change. Instead, they will update the official register and issue a confirmation notice which, together with your original certificate, serves as proof of your updated and valid trademark rights.
What happens if I don't update my trademark details?
Failure to update can lead to serious risks, including the inability to receive official communications (which may result in missing deadlines for renewal or opposition proceedings), challenges in enforcing your trademark against infringers, and potential challenges to the validity of your registration.