The Government today (September 10) announced the establishment of the Steering Committee on the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Academy Pilot Programme and the appointment of its Chairman, Vice-Chairman and members.
 
     As announced in the 2026-27 Budget, the Intellectual Property Department will collaborate with the Vocational Training Council to establish the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Academy, which is targeted to officially commence in the fourth quarter of this year. Through more systematic and better-recognised on-the-job intellectual property (IP) training programmes for the workforce across the economy, the Academy seeks to expand Hong Kong's pool of IP talent and support its development as a regional IP trading centre.
 
     A spokesman for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau said, "Talent is essential to the continued development of Hong Kong's IP ecosystem. By bringing together the expertise and experience of government representatives, industry stakeholders and professionals from different fields, the Steering Committee will advise on the development and operation of the Academy's pilot programme and help ensure that its training responds to industry needs.
 
     "We look forward to working closely with the Steering Committee to equip the workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to capture the opportunities arising from IP commercialisation and trading."
 
     Members of the Steering Committee are appointed for a term of two years, commencing on October 1, 2026. The membership list is as follows:
 
Chairman
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Professor Sunny Lee Wai-kwong
 
Vice-Chairman
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Director of Intellectual Property
 
Members
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Ms Lovinia Chiu Siu-yin
Ms Monique Chu
Professor He Tianxiang
Dr James Li Tsz-shu
Ms Prudence Mak Ngar-tuen
Mr Tony Pang Chor-fu
Mr Wiley Pun Wang-fung
Professor Kenny Wong Kam-shan
 
Ex-officio members
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Principal of the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge
Deputy Commissioner for Innovation and Technology
Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries (1)

Ends/Thursday, September 10, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:00

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