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whether there is or likely to be a duplication of the work currently carried out by industry-support organisations; and
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if recurrent expenditure is required (e.g. manpower and other administrative expenses), whether the proposed project has potential of becoming self-sufficient after a certain period of time.
Regarding question (c), all industry-support bodies, trade and industry associations, higher education institutions, professional bodies and research institutes are eligible to apply to the ISF. In exceptional circumstances, applications from locally incorporated companies may also be considered if the applicants can demonstrate that their projects will bring benefits to the manufacturing industry that go beyond the interests of individual enterprises.
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Govt firmly committed to IPR protection
Following is a question by the Hon David Li and a written reply by the Secretary for Trade and Industry, Miss Denise Yue, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
In a report to the US Congress on trade barriers, the Office of the US Trade Representative stated that the US music industry estimated that 20 per cent of the recorded music sold in Hong Kong was pirated. Will the Government inform this Council how it plans to strengthen its law-enforcement efforts to crack down on hawkers and retailers as well as the criminal syndicates that supply pirated compact discs in the territory?
Reply:
Mr President,
The Government is totally and firmly committed to the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) in Hong Kong. In this context, the Government has been pursuing a number of initiatives to strengthen the effectiveness of its enforcement measures against copyright piracy. They include: