The post of Director of Intellectual
Property was established in 1990 as a statutory office by the Director
of Intellectual Property (Establishment) Ordinance. The Intellectual
Property Department operates the Trade Marks, Patents, Designs and Copyright
Licensing Bodies Registries. The department is also responsible for making
recommendations on policy and legislation related to intellectual property
protection, provision of civil intellectual property legal advice to
the Government, and promotion of public awareness of, and respect for,
intellectual property rights.
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