HONG KONG REGISTERED DESIGNS
Hong Kong Registered Design
Registered designs protect the visual appearance of a product. They are a separate IP right from patents and are administered separately by the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department.
Information reviewed 21 September 2026 · Official source: Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department
What registration protects
A registered design concerns features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to an article that appeal to and are judged by the eye. It does not protect the technical function of the product.
5 years
initial registration period from filing
4 renewals
four further 5-year periods are available
25 years
maximum total protection period
What to prepare
Representations
Clear drawings or photographs showing the design consistently.
Product indication
Identify the article or product to which the design is applied.
Applicant and priority
Provide applicant details and any earlier priority filing information where relevant.
Keep technical-function protection and appearance protection separate: a product may require a design registration, a patent filing, or both depending on what needs protection.
Official reference
Want to protect a product’s appearance in Hong Kong?
Share the product images, applicant details and any earlier filing date. We can start by checking the filing position.