Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government1 Introduction Session on Online Patent Search by Intellectual Property Department, The Government of the HKSAR April 2004

Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government2 Features Bilingual 2 types of search: Simple and Advanced search 2 types of search results: –Basic Details –Main Details

Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government3 Features Basic Details –List of publication no. & title of invention Main Details –Check particulars –Ascertain status –Check renewal/ maintenance details

Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government4 Coverage Standard patents –published request to record –granted patent Short-term patents Deemed standard patents * Ceased/ Expired patents also included

Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government5 Coverage Register Entry DP app as Published HK Front Page Published Patent Spec Short-term Patent Search Report Published Request to Record Granted Standard Patent Short term Patent Deemed Standard Patent

Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government6 Existing System vs New System Existing systemNew System Time 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in IPD ~ 24 hours via internet Options Fixed combination Cannot refine search result New options e.g. address for service Free combination Refine search Printing of materials $6 / page Free Printer friendly version

Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government7 Workstation requirement Internet access (Broadband connection recommended) Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above; or Netscape navigator 7.0 or above Recommended screen resolution 1024 x 768 Adobe Acrobat reader

Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government8 Demonstration

Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government9 News Soft launch of online Patent Search Simplified application procedures Official Journal Reduction of fees E-filing

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Intellectual Property Department, Hong Kong SAR Government11 The End