Asia IP Exchange (AsiaIPEX) is a free online platform and database showcasing intellectual properties around the globe. Developed and managed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the portal aims to facilitate international IP trade and connection for global IP players.

AsiaIPEX has successfully formed alliances with over 35 strategic partners from around the globe as well as local R&D centres and technology transfer units of local universities. Over 28,000 tradable IP listings are available at the portal.

Whether you are an owner interested in selling your IP, a manufacturer looking to buy technologies to upgrade your operation, or an IP service provider offering quality IP intermediary services, you will find AsiaIPEX a useful resource.


Learn more about AsiaIPEX:

  1. Start my search
  2. Refine my search
  3. Become a member of AsiaIPEX


Start my search

Searching at AsiaIPEX is free-of-charge. Here are a few ways to start your search:

  1. Click on the IP type icons (i.e. patents, copyrights, trademarks and registered designs) near the centre of our homepage; or
  2. Click on the “Find IP” tab on the menu bar. Choose a category from the pull down menu; or
  3. Do a keyword search by using the search box near the top right corner


Refine my search

You can refine your search results by adding filter(s) by:

  1. Choosing a category from the panel on the left; and/or
  2. Choosing a keyword from the Tag Cloud on the right; and/or
  3. Making up your own tag(s) on the filter bar

If you want to remove a filter, simply click the “-” sign of the tag on the filter bar.


Become a member of AsiaIPEX

As a member, you will be given access to more detailed information on the IP listings. The registration is simple and takes less than a minute:

  1. Click the “Create New Account” button at the top right corner
  2. Fill in the registration form
  3. An email will be sent to your registered email
  4. Activate your AsiaIPEX member account
  5. The system will direct you back to the Portal

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