Guangdong-Hong Kong IP Business Matching Session Aims to Boost Mainland Enterprises’ Global Expansion

The IP Go-Global Business Matching Session, held today at Science City in Guangzhou, brought together Guangdong enterprises and Hong Kong intellectual property service providers for some 50 one-to-one business matching meetings. The event, jointly organized by the Intellectual Property Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation (Guangdong Intellectual Property Administration), aims to help Chinese Mainland enterprises expand into international markets by using Hong Kong as a launchpad.

Co-organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Intellectual Property Office of Guangzhou Development District, and supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, the event featured a networking luncheon and a thematic seminar that attracted more than 150 industry participants. The initiative underscores the growing collaboration between Guangdong and Hong Kong in the intellectual property field, with a focus on enhancing global competitiveness.

Building on the success of a similar session during the 15th Business of IP Asia Forum in December 2025, this event is a key initiative under the Guangdong-Hong Kong cooperation framework. Peter Wong, HKTDC’s Regional Director of Southern China, highlighted that “enterprises in Guangdong are actively expanding into overseas markets, driving sustained demand for internationally oriented IP services—particularly in overseas IP protection and dispute resolution.” He noted that Hong Kong’s legal and IP system aligns with international standards, positioning it to provide value-added support to Mainland enterprises.

David Wong, Director of Intellectual Property of the HKSAR Government, emphasized Hong Kong’s unique advantages, stating that “in the latest World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, Hong Kong’s global competitiveness has risen to second globally.” He added that Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” principle, sound common law system, and world-class professional services make it an ideal platform for Mainland enterprises expanding overseas.

The event brought together a delegation of around 20 representatives from IP practitioner associations, including the Asian Patent Attorneys Association Hong Kong Group (APAA), the Hong Kong Chinese Patent Attorneys Association (HKCPAA), the Hong Kong Institute of Patent Practitioners Ltd (HIPP), the Hong Kong Institute of Trade Mark Practitioners (HKITMP), and The Law Society of Hong Kong (Intellectual Property Committee). Their participation highlights Hong Kong’s strengths in international legal and professional services.

The thematic seminar covered key issues such as IP risk management, cross-border dispute resolution, global patent portfolio strategies, and international development approaches. It also introduced Hong Kong’s favorable business environment and relevant support policies, providing practical insights for enterprises facing a complex global landscape.

The HKTDC plans to continue working with stakeholders to promote cross-border exchange and cooperation platforms, facilitate complementary advantages between Hong Kong and the Mainland in professional services, and strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a regional IP trading centre. More information about the HKTDC is available at www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

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