The IP Go-Global Business Matching Session, jointly organized by the Intellectual Property Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation, was held today at Science City in Guangzhou. The event, co-organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Intellectual Property Office of Guangzhou Development District, arranged some 50 one-to-one business matching meetings between Guangdong enterprises and Hong Kong IP service providers.
Featuring a networking luncheon and a thematic seminar, the session attracted more than 150 industry participants. The initiative aims to help Chinese mainland enterprises expand into international markets by leveraging Hong Kong as a launchpad, enhancing Guangdong-Hong Kong collaboration in intellectual property, and strengthening global competitiveness.
Building on the success of the 15th Business of IP Asia Forum held in December 2025, this event serves as a key initiative under the Guangdong-Hong Kong cooperation framework. It reinforces Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” in national development.
Peter Wong, HKTDC’s Regional Director of Southern China, noted that against the backdrop of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, Guangdong enterprises are actively expanding overseas, driving demand for internationally oriented IP services, particularly in overseas IP protection and dispute resolution. He highlighted that Hong Kong’s legal and IP system aligns with international standards, positioning it to provide comprehensive support to mainland enterprises.
David Wong, Director of Intellectual Property of the HKSAR Government, pointed out that Hong Kong’s global competitiveness has risen to second globally in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026. He emphasized that Hong Kong’s unique advantages under “one country, two systems,” a sound common law system, and world-class professional services make it an ideal platform for mainland enterprises to expand overseas.
The event brought together government representatives, enterprises, and IP professionals from both regions. A delegation of around 20 representatives from associations such as the Asian Patent Attorneys Association Hong Kong Group and The Law Society of Hong Kong highlighted Hong Kong’s strengths in international legal and professional services.
The business matching sessions focused on aligning with practical needs, promoting direct exchanges between Guangdong’s innovation, technology, and cultural enterprises and Hong Kong’s IP service providers. The initiative aims to understand key needs of Guangdong enterprises and showcase Hong Kong’s diverse IP services, enhancing collaboration outcomes through a regular exchange platform.
The thematic seminar covered IP risk management, cross-border dispute resolution, global patent portfolio strategies, and international development approaches. It also introduced Hong Kong’s business environment and support policies, providing practical insights to help enterprises navigate the global landscape.
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