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Hiring for Startups and SMEs in Hong Kong: The ‘No Tears’ Approach

Hiring for Startups and SMEs in Hong Kong: The ‘No Tears’ Approach

To conserve cash and operate as cost-efficiently as possible, many startups and SMEs will try to grow their teams by engaging independent contractors, interns and other unpaid workers. Although these alternatives may seem appealing, employers do not have unlimited freedom to choose how they fill vacancies. Any individual who is essentially performing the work of

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Hong Kong has Granted First-ever Standard Patent by Original Grant

Hong Kong has Granted First-ever Standard Patent by Original Grant

The Intellectual Property Department granted the first ever original grant patent (OGP) on 4th June 2021, within 14 months after the date of filing of the original patent application by the applicant. The OGP was introduced as part of the patent system reform in 2019 to provide inventors an additional route to obtain standard patent

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Crossover or Crossed over?

Crossover or Crossed over?

Crossover is a peculiar Hongkie term to describe “collaboration” merchandises co-designed, manufactured and marketed by two established brands only for a particular season and in a limited number of production rendering such items rare, iconic and sought after in the market, such as a Supreme x Louis Vuitton Monogram Box Logo Hoodie (Farfetch market value

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We Need to Talk About Your Website Terms of Use

We Need to Talk About Your Website Terms of Use

We know that you’re busy developing your MVP and growing your business but we need to talk about your website and specifically, your Terms of Use (sometimes referred to as Terms & Conditions or Terms of Service and abbreviated as “ToU” or “ToUs”). We need to talk about them because the risks associated with operating

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Non-Disclosure Agreement

Non-Disclosure Agreement

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Memorandum of Understanding

Memorandum of Understanding

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Job Offer Letter

Job Offer Letter

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