Hong Kong Customs organises intellectual property rights protection exchange tour to Guangzhou (with photos)

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     Hong Kong Customs today (October 17) organised an exchange tour about intellectual property rights (IPR) protection to Guangzhou, leading 26 members from the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Alliance (IPRPA) to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for the first time. The delegation visited cultural landmarks in Guangzhou and met with an intellectual property enforcement agency to deepen their understanding of the country's efforts in protecting IPR and to foster closer collaboration between the industry and the enforcement agency, further promoting IPR protection in the GBA.

     The delegation first visited the country's largest cultural centre - the new Guangzhou Cultural Centre - to experience the richness of traditional Chinese culture firsthand and to learn about the efforts in protecting traditional culture and related IPR amid urban modernisation in Guangzhou.

     Later, the delegation met with the Party Secretary of the Guangzhou Municipal Administration for Market Regulation (GMA), Mr Zhao Junming, gaining insights into intellectual property regulatory frameworks and enforcement strategies from the authority. Both parties exchanged views on further strengthening the partnership between the industry and enforcement agencies to increase effectiveness in combating infringement activities, laying a solid foundation for mutual co-operation.

     In the afternoon, the delegation visited the 138th China Import and Export Fair to explore the latest practices in IPR protection in international trade. The GMA also arranged a guided tour for the delegation to introduce their on-site enforcement measures against infringing products, demonstrating the country's efforts and achievements in maintaining market order for legitimate trade.

     Formed by Hong Kong Customs and the intellectual property industry since 2004, the IPRPA is committed to establishing an effective communication platform and forming a strategic partnership to fight against infringing activities, hence protecting the interests of copyright and trademark owners. It comprises 65 members, including copyright and trademark owners, IPR protection organisations, and legal professionals.

Ends/Friday, October 17, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:37

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Hong Kong Customs organised an exchange tour about intellectual property rights protection to Guangzhou for the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Alliance today (October 17). Photo shows the delegation visiting the new Guangzhou Cultural Centre.