Hong Kong Regulations

PATENTS (GENERAL) RULES - SECT 45

Alteration of name or address

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) A request by any person, upon the alteration of his name, for that
alteration to be entered in the register or on any application or other
document filed at the registry shall be in the specified form.

(2) Before acting on a request to alter a name, the Registrar may require such
proof of the alteration as he thinks fit.

(3) A request by any person for the alteration or correction of his address or
address for service entered in the register or on any application or other
document filed with the Registrar shall be made in the specified form or by
notice in writing and shall identify any relevant application or patent to
which the request relates. (L.N. 37 of 2004)

(4) If the Registrar is satisfied that a request to alter a name or to alter
or correct an address or address for service may be allowed, he shall cause
the register, application or other document to be altered accordingly.