Ada Leung Is Now Director Of The Hong Kong IP Department
15 August 2014
Ada Leung has succeeded Peter Cheung as director of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department. Cheung was placed on pre-retirement leave after nearly 40 years of service.
Leung joined the government in 1983, and was promoted to assistant director of intellectual property in June 2002 and to deputy director of intellectual property in June 2012.
“Mr Cheung has served with dedication in the Civil Service throughout the years. As the director of intellectual property, Mr Cheung has led the department to deliver quality patent, trademark, and designs registration services to the public. He has also devoted sustained efforts in the review of the patent system and promoting intellectual property trading in Hong Kong. We sincerely wish him a happy retirement,” said Paul Tang, secretary for Hong Kong’s civil service.
