Top 10 IP Mistakes In House Legal Teams Make – And How to Avoid Them

Intellectual property issues in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the wider Asian region continue to evolve rapidly, leaving in‑house legal teams vulnerable to pitfalls that can escalate into costly disputes.  Many of these challenges stem not from highly complex legal questions, but from small, preventable missteps that occur during product launches, brand building, contract negotiations, and day‑to‑day operations. 

In this session, we will break down the ten most common IP mistakes we see organizations make - and share straightforward, effective strategies for avoiding them.  Through real case studies and examples, we will highlight the risks unique to this region and provide clear guidance that in‑house teams can implement immediately to strengthen their IP governance, spot red flags early, and move from reactive problem‑solving to proactive IP risk management.

Topics will include:

• Gaps in brand/trademark protection, including under‑coverage and risk of non-use attacks
• Poor or incomplete IP ownership documentation and chain-of-title issues
• Failure to monitor infringement, bad‑faith filings, and online brand misuse  
• Weak IP clauses in everyday commercial contracts, such as licensing,  vendor/supplier and contractor agreements
• Copyright risks in digital content, marketing materials, and AI‑generated works

Participants will come away with a sharper understanding of the hidden IP vulnerabilities within their organisations, along with actionable insights to better protect brands, content, and innovation across the business. Register below to secure your place.

CPD Point(s)

Hong Kong qualified lawyers are eligible to receive 1 CPD point for this webinar, subject to approval from the Law Society of Hong Kong.