Dear Sir / Madam,

[HKTISC IP Training]

The Quest for Novelty:

How Patent Searches Shape

the Innovation Landscape

About the Event: 

In today’s fast-moving innovation economy, rigorous patent searches are essential for SMEs, startups, and R&D teams to validate novelty, avoid duplication, and minimize infringement risks. Effective searches help teams allocate resources wisely, shorten development cycles, and strengthen commercialization strategies. Beyond risk mitigation, search insights reveal technology trends, competitor activity, and white-space opportunities —enabling smarter investment decisions and accelerating the path from concept to market.

This training will equip participants with practical, hands-on techniques for planning and conducting effective patent searches and turning findings into innovation advantages. Our speakers — experienced patent search specialists — will cover key search types, demonstrate search strategies, and highlight leading databases and tools. They will share common pitfalls, best practices, and real-world case studies to enhance understanding of how well-executed searches inform R&D direction and strengthen patent prosecution. 

Key Topics: 

• Find it before you file: how a smart patent search strategy saves time and resources
• Know your patent search types: how to utilise and benefit from different types of patent searches
• Tools and AI: practical tips for patent search tools and case sharing
• HKTISC support: free resources, trainings and 1:1 consultation

Join us to unlock actionable patent search techniques that enhance your R&D and innovation!

21 April 2026
15:00 - 16:00

Online Broadcast (Zoom) 

 Cantonese

Innovators interested in leveraging patent searches to enhance R&D

 Inquiry:

Mr GUO | +852 2789 6493 | greyguo@hkpc.org
Mr TSANG | +852 2789 5194 | samueltsang@hkpc.org

Disclaimer:​​

Please be advised that the speakers' views and opinions expressed in the panels are not those of HKPC. Accordingly, HKPC takes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the contents provided and shared by the speakers and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any claim, loss or damage howsoever arising from the use of or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents thereof.​​

The speakers’ speech or opinions regarding the future development, tend and conditions of the economy, industry and market may involve the forward-looking views, predictions and statements which are subject to the influence of certain risks, unexpected or uncertain factors and assumptions. You shall pay caution and assess the risks thereof.​