On 12 March 2026, inCompass IP was pleased to co-host a joint seminar titled “Patent Protection in Hong Kong, China, the United States and Europe” alongside Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton.

Held in a hybrid format in Hong Kong Science Park and streamed simultaneously via webinar, the seminar drew strong interest from the innovation ecosystem. We were delighted to welcome over 100 participants, who joined either onsite or online, reflecting the vital importance of multi-jurisdictional patent strategies for modern research, technology, and business ventures.

Navigating Key Global Patent Regimes

Developing and commercialising innovation today requires a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional approach. Patent legal frameworks across Hong Kong, Mainland China, the United States, and Europe each possess distinct procedural and substantive requirements—from subject matter eligibility and examination timelines to post-grant proceedings and local enforcement practices.

The seminar provided practical comparative insights to help innovators formulate robust, cost-effective patent filing and prosecution strategies across these primary markets.

The Panel and Discussion

The session was moderated by Peggy Cheung, Consultant at inCompass IP, and featured practical presentations and an interactive panel discussion with speakers from both firms:

– Ewan Bewley, Partner, inCompass IP

– Yifan Mao, Partner, Kilpatrick

– Charles Gray, Partner, Kilpatrick

– Dr. Yannie Chan, Partner, inCompass IP

Drawing on their respective experience in patent prosecution, strategy, and cross-border portfolio management, the speakers explored core differences between the systems, highlighted common pitfalls to avoid during drafting and prosecution, and addressed emerging trends impacting international patent portfolios. The discussion was followed by a dynamic Q&A session with attendees on-site and online.

Fostering Innovation at Hong Kong Science Park

As a resident firm at the Hong Kong Science Park, inCompass IP remains dedicated to supporting the local and international innovation community. Partnering with top-tier international counsel like Kilpatrick reinforces our ongoing commitment to providing forward-looking, commercially grounded guidance to tech enterprises at every stage of their development.

We would like to thank our co-hosts at Kilpatrick, our panel speakers, and everyone who joined us in person and online for making the seminar a success.

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If you would like to discuss international patent strategy, patentability assessments, or local filing requirements in Hong Kong, China, or abroad, please feel free to get in touch with our team.