「推廣本地出版書籍及閱讀文化計劃」電子支付系統業界簡介會已於4月8日順利舉行

與康樂及文化事務署合作，香港書刊版權授權協會為執行機構的「推廣本地出版書籍及閱讀文化計劃」（簡稱「推廣計劃」）已經踏入第六年，協會於4月8日舉行電子支付系統業界簡介會，講解有關現有系統升級及新增電子支付的功能及應用，實現書目管理及撥款流程數碼化。

協會衷心感謝「推廣計劃」召集人及執行委員會成員李偉榮先生、執行委員會成員兼香港出版總會會長李家駒博士、執行委員會成員兼香港書刊業商會會長蘇惠良先生及香港書刊版權授權協會總幹事黃燕如博士，與業界人士深入交流及解答相關問題。

協會亦衷心感謝各出版社及作者一直以來的支持，讓我們支持數碼轉型，齊齊推動香港優質閱讀文化！

 

2024/25年度全港校際尊重知識產權創作比賽｜尊重知識產權研討會

為加強專上學生和公眾對尊重知識產權重要性的認識，香港書刊版權授權協會、知識產權處 及 香港海關，配合「全港校際尊重知識產權創作比賽」於3月28日舉辦「尊重知識產權研討會」，吸引來自不同院校的師生參與。
本會衷心感謝知識產權署版權律師李翎綺女士、香港海關版權及商標科技罪案調查組高級調查主任蔡俊威先生、ASTRI 香港應用科技研究院副首席工程師黃漢華博士 及 Wizpresso 濃說創辦人兼行政總裁鄭嘉泓先生 擔任演講嘉賓，從立法及執法的角度，探討生成式人工智能技術的應用，同時從業界持分者角度出發，探討擁有版權意識的人工智能生成技術及著重知識產權維護的AI驅動知識平台。

「建議修訂《版權條例》分享會」已於3月18日圓滿舉行

由霍啟剛議員辦事處、香港出版總會及香港書刊版權授權協會主辦的「建議修訂《版權條例》分享會」已於3月18日圓滿舉行。
本會衷心感謝霍啟剛議員、知識產權署署長黃福來先生、商貿及經濟發展局副秘書長林兆康先生、知識產權署副署長曾志深先生、香港出版總會會長李家駒博士、香港書刊版權授權協會主席潘志偉先生及總幹事黃燕如博士，與業界人士深入交流及分享，加深業界對修訂《版權條例》的認識。

Signing of Bilateral Agreement with Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA)

Hong Kong Reprographic Right Licensing Society (HKRRLS) is proud to announce the signing of a bilateral agreement with the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA). This milestone strengthens our international collaboration in copyright protection and collective licensing.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Mohamed Bin Dakhen, President of ERRA and Ms. Majd Hassan Al Shehhi, Director of ERRA, for partnering with Dr. Sharon Wong, Executive Director of HKRRLS, to sign the agreement. A special thank you to Ms. Sarah Tran, Head of Regional Policy and Public Affairs of IFRRO, who served as witness for HKRRLS.
We look forward to a fruitful collaboration that benefits rightsholders and fosters a stronger global copyright ecosystem!

 

First International Conference on Reprographic Rights in the UAE

Our Executive Director, Dr Sharon Wong will be a panelist at the “First International Conference on Reprographic Rights in the UAE”, organized by the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) in Sharjah on February 19-20, 2025.
Dr Wong will share her experience from Hong Kong, highlighting how effective enforcement mechanisms play a crucial role in protecting intellectual property rights. She’ll also discuss how collective licensing provides universities with lawful access to copyrighted materials, reduces compliance burdens, and ensures fair compensation for creators.

Signing of Bilateral Agreement with Malaysia Reprographic Rights Centre (MARC)

The Hong Kong Reprographic Rights Licensing Society (HKRRLS) is delighted to announce the signing of a bilateral agreement with the Malaysia Reprographic Rights Centre (MARC) on December 6, 2024.
This landmark agreement is set to enhance collaboration between Hong Kong SAR and Malaysia in the licensing and protection of copyrighted materials. It signifies a shared commitment to promoting fair use and ensuring equitable compensation for authors, publishers, and creators, safeguarding their rights in both regions.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Ahmed Hussain, CEO of MARC, for partnering with Dr. Sharon Wong, Executive Director of HKRRLS, to sign the agreement during the prestigious BIP Asia Forum held in Hong Kong. We look forward to fostering stronger cooperation and advancing the education and protection of IP rights in both regions.

「香港書刊版權授權協會」與「香港海關」就知識產權的維護及教育方面更緊密協作

香港書刊版權授權協會（HKRRLS）與香港海關（C&ED）年度會議於2024年11月27日順利舉行。與會者於會議討論和分享在維護知識產權和版權教育方面的工作，以及線上盜版問題交換意見。

 

「2024/25 年度全港校際尊重知識產權創作比賽」傳媒午宴暨啟動典禮

由「香港書刊版權授權協會」主辦，「知識產權署」及「香港海關」協辦的「2024/2025年度全港校際尊重知識產權創作比賽」啟動午宴已於10月7日順利舉行！

為加強學生從小尊重版權的意識，版權協會、知識產權處及香港海關，自2007年展開了全港大型校際「尊重版權」創作比賽，希望透過活動培育學生的創意思維，認識創意產業及明白尊重版權的重要性。「版權協會」於 2024-2025 學年再度舉辦第十屆大型「全港校際尊重知識產權創作比賽」。

今年活動口號為 「知識產權要尊重 創科創意創未來」，比賽分為「幼稚園組」、「小學組(初小)」、「小學組(高小)」「中學組(初中)」、「中學(高中)及大專組」五個組別進行，每個組別均有獨立的項目。今屆活動除設金、銀、銅、優異獎及「積極參與學校獎」外，更於「中學(高中)及大專組」增設「創科與尊重知識產權」特別獎，培養學生對創新科技與尊重知識產權的意識，同時強調版權保護與創新科技之間的重要關係。

為持續灌輸尊重知議產權價值觀的重要性，今年活動特設專題網站，提供知議產權資訊的教育平台。網站除了提供有關獎項的資訊外，還會適時更新尊重知議產權、商標相關的知識、最新趨勢和信息，並組織投票活動和競猜遊戲，為公眾提供有關尊重版權的資訊和教育資源，同時提升公眾參與度。

今年活動共邀得20 間機構成為支持單位，特別感謝各學校議會、「香港電腦教育學會」、「香港教育城」、「香港海關Customs Yes」、「學校圖書館主任協會」、「香港工業總會 第 25 分組香港資訊科技業協會及教育委員會」、「香港資優教育學苑」以及「香港科技創新聯盟」的支持。

比賽將於2025年1月10號截止報名。詳情請瀏覽活動專題網站： https://hkrrls-award.hk/。

立即報名參賽: https://award.hkma.org.hk/hkrrls/enrol_form.asp?testonly=Y

下載活動海報及資料單張：https://bit.ly/CopyrightEduCampaign-promotional-materials

 

 

 

 

 

The IP Roundtable was successfully held on 18 July at HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair

The IP Roundtable was successfully held on 18 July at HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair. This event was hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by HKRRLS.
We were honoured to have distinguished panelists representing professional expertise and key collective management organizations from different regions. The panelists included: Ms. Sarah Tran, Head of Regional Policy and Public Affairs, The International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO); Mr. Andrew Fong, Chief Executive Officer, Copyright Licensing & Administration Society of Singapore (CLASS); Ms. Theresa Luk, Partner, Intellectual Property, Deacons; Mr. Sam Irvine, Chief Executive, Copyright Licensing New Zealand; Mr. Takeshi Ikkanda, Executive Director, Public Interest Incorporated Association Japan Reproduction Rights Center.
The panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Sharon Wong (Executive Director, HKRRLS and APC Vice Chair), explored the topic of “AI, Copyright, and Collective Licensing in the Asia-Pacific Region”. As governments across the Asia-Pacific region reassess their policy and legislative frameworks in response to the rapid development and application of AI, our panelists delved into the opportunities and challenges that these changes pose to the creative ecosystems.

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) held a launch ceremony on June 24, 2024 at PMQ

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) held a launch ceremony on June 24, 2024 at PMQ. The Chairman of the Hong Kong Reprographic Rights Licensing Society (HKRRLS), Mr. Ponch Poon and the Executive Director, Dr. Sharon Wong attended the event.
The “Publishing 3.0 – Hong Kong Smart E-Book Hub” Project, organized by the Hong Kong Publishing Federation (HKPF), sponsored by CCIDA, and implemented by HKRRLS, featured close to 5,000 Hong Kong published Chinese and English e-books and audiobooks.
The Hub also showcases a number of outstanding award-winning publications from both well-known and emerging authors. With such an extensive selection of content, the “Hong Kong Smart E-Book Hub” invites readers to “explore Hong Kong through reading”.