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Hong Kong, China
Registered Designs Ordinance (Cap. 522)
This notification reflects the latest changes to the Registered Designs Ordinance (Cap. 522) introduced under the National Flag and National Emblem (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 (Ord. No. 31 of 2021). Specifically, a new section 8A was added to the effect that a design is not registrable if it consists of or contains the national flag or the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China or their designs.
The National Flag and National Emblem (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 (Ord. No. 31 of 2021) can be accessed via https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/2021/31!en.
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