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Topic: Intellectual Property and Culture · show all topics
Customs authorities from Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Guangdong convened the sixth IPR Enforcement Cooperation Meeting, reviewing joint enforcement actions and agreeing on three key operational priorities for the Greater Bay Area.
Regulatory guidance10 November 2026
Hong Kong Customs, in coordination with Mainland China and Macao Customs, conducted a joint anti-counterfeiting enforcement operation from October 15 to 22, 2026. Hong Kong authorities detected 13 cases involving express couriers and logistics…
Rules in force29 October 2026
The Legislative Council Secretariat announced that the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Intellectual Property Expenditure) Bill 2026 and the Supplementary Appropriation (2025-2026) Bill will be introduced into the LegCo on October 28, 2026,…
Draft legislation26 October 2026
The European Commission has proposed to renew and reinforce the legal framework governing the European Heritage Label, an EU recognition scheme established in 2011 for sites of exceptional European symbolic value.
Draft legislation23 October 2026
Hong Kong Customs conducted a two-week enforcement operation codenamed 'Time Shield', detecting 16 cases involving cross-boundary transshipment cargo, seizing around 7,000 suspected counterfeit items valued at over $7.6 million, and arresting one person under…
Rules in force17 October 2026
The Hong Kong Government has published the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Intellectual Property Expenditure) Bill 2026 to relax tax deduction arrangements for capital expenditure incurred by enterprises when purchasing or licensing eligible…
Draft legislation16 October 2026
The WTO Informal Working Group on MSMEs met to explore intellectual property tools, review EIF export support achievements, announce a new ITC ESG module, and preview upcoming international trade meetings in Switzerland and Qatar.
Status unclear9 October 2026
The State Council of the PRC has designated Weifang City in Shandong Province as a national historical and cultural city, establishing protective rules and regulatory mandates for urban development and cultural heritage preservation.
Regulatory guidance4 October 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree issuing a revised regulation on the protection of integrated circuit layout-designs to strengthen IP enforcement, refine examination procedures, and promote technology application.
Adopted legislation1 October 2026
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Creative work, brands, geographical indications and cultural knowledge.
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