Scheme Overview & Mandate: The Patent Application Grant (PAG) is a specialized funding scheme administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) and implemented by HKPC. It provides financial assistance of up to HK$ 250,000 (or 90% of total eligible expenses) to assist Hong Kong enterprises and inventors in securing patent protection globally.
1. Key Parameters of the PAG Grant
| Parameter | Official Standard & Compliance Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Funding Ceiling | Up to HK$ 250,000 per approved application |
| 2. Funding Ratio | Up to 90% Government Subsidization (Enterprise contributes remaining 10% in cash) |
| 3. Covered Expenditures | Patent search fees, patent specification drafting by certified attorneys, and official patent office filing fees |
| 4. Eligible Patent Types | Invention Patents & Functional Utility Models with novel technical merit and industrial utility |
| 5. Target Jurisdictions | Global coverage including United States (USPTO), Europe (EPO), Japan (JPO), ASEAN, and Mainland China (CNIPA) |
2. Strategic Value for Alibaba.com & Global OEM Exporters
For manufacturers competing on Alibaba.com and international B2B platforms, establishing registered patent portfolios provides insurmountable technical moats against counterfeiters and unlocks premium OEM/ODM pricing power across North American and European supply chains.
3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
❓ What is the funding ceiling and ratio for the Patent Application Grant (PAG)?
PAG provides a maximum grant of up to HK$250,000 (or 90% of total qualifying patent filing expenditure, whichever is lower) per approved application administered under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF).
❓ Can cross-border manufacturing enterprises use PAG to file patents in the US and Europe?
Yes. Approved funding can directly cover patent search agency fees, patent attorney drafting costs for technical specifications, and official statutory filing fees across major global patent authorities including the USPTO (United States), EPO (Europe), JPO (Japan), and CNIPA (Mainland China).
❓ What are the fundamental eligibility requirements for PAG?
The applicant must be a locally incorporated Hong Kong enterprise or Hong Kong permanent resident who is the sole inventor or first applicant. The technology must involve an authentic functional invention with industrial applicability (pure design patents are generally excluded).
