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(1) In establishing any patent system in Hong

Kong, an important criteria is that the

ability to abuse the system should be as limited as possible so that prospective defendants are not intimidated by the costs of defending what in reality is an invalid claim wielded by a financially powerful

opponent. Secondly, the system must be comparatively cheap to operate both in terms of monetary costs and human resources.

Thirdly, the system should provide

reasonable certainty in terms of

predictability of the validity or invalidity.

of rights granted since otherwise the

uncertainty leads to a disincentive for

investment.

(2)

To protect local inventors, encourage

foreign investment in Hong Kong and maintain Hong Kong's international standing there is

need to me.

ction

Fective

a syster

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