How are the responsibilities on IPR protection divided among different government departments in Hong Kong?
The Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau (CITB), advised by the Intellectual Property Department (IPD), is responsible for the policy and law making in relation to intellectual property rights protection in Hong Kong. IPD is responsible for operating the Hong Kong SARs Trade Marks, Patents, Registered Designs and Copyright Licensing Bodies Registries, and for promoting intellectual property protection through public education. The Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) is responsible for enforcing the criminal aspects of infringement of intellectual property rights. It investigates complaints alleging infringement of trademarks and copyright and complaints alleging false trade descriptions. The department has extensive powers of search and seizure, and cooperates with overseas enforcement authorities and owners of trademarks and copyright in a concerted effort to combat infringement of intellectual property rights.
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