HKU EntrepreneurshipResource Hub

IP Day is a recurring event designed to provide workshops and consulting sessions addressing the intellectual property challenges faced by HKU entrepreneurs as they build and scale their startups. IP Service Partners, along with key contributors from the HKU Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem, play a vital role in sharing their professional expertise to support and guide entrepreneurs.

Please register for the event and submit your specific IP-related questions by May 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM. A total of six 30-minute 1:1 consulting session with experienced professionals are available for application. TEC and IP Service Partners will select the most urgent and high-quality questions for the 1:1 session. If you are unable to attend, feel free to send a representative from your team.

Please contact Tim Cheung at tim.cheung@hku.hk or call 3910 2726 for any inquiries.

Date： Wednesday, 14th May 2025

Time：9:30 AM-12:30 PM

Venue：iDendron@Wanchai Meeting Room, 27/F, Convention Plaza Office Tower, Wanchai

Registration Deadline: 12 May, 5pm (We will close in-person attendance registration once it reaches 30)

Co-organizers： China Resources Intelligence Property Limited/ Surrich

Topic：Intellectual Properties in Start-ups (创业公司的知识产权)

Language: The sharing session will be conducted in English. One-on-one sessions are preferred to be in Mandarin, but English is also acceptable.

Abstract:

Intellectual property(IP) is a cornerstone of innovation and commercial success for start-ups.This talk equips university entrepreneurs with actionable insights to navigate IP challenges and leverage it as a strategic asset.Through case studies like CRISPR-Cas9,participants will learn how to protect their innovations,avoid legal pitfalls,and maximize IP value.Topics include global IP frameworks,patent searches,ownership agreements,portfolio building,and valuation strategies.Whether securing patents,trademarks,or trade secrets,attendees will gain tools to defend their ideas,attract investors,and scale sustainably in competitive markets…

知识产权（IP）是创业公司创新和商业成功的核心。本次讲座为大学创业者提供了实用的见解，帮助他们应对知识产权挑战，并将其作为一种战略资产加以利用。通过像 CRISPR-Cas9 的知识产权纠纷等案例研究，参与者将学习如何保护他们的创新成果，避免法律陷阱，并最大化知识产权的价值。主题包括全球知识产权框架、专利搜索、所有权协议、专利组合和评估方法。无论是申请专利、商标还是保护商业秘密，参会者都将获得捍卫创意、吸引投资者并在竞争激烈的市场中可持续发展的工具。

Registration link ：https://airtable.com/appGp9YSpQyCLQwRh/pagrDWDMVGwF18WFW/form

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