The Intellectual Property Department has started the development of a new computer system, through an outsourced service provider, to facilitate the implementation of the new Trade Marks Ordinance, which is scheduled to come into force in 2002.

• 知识产权署已通过外判服务供应商，着手发展新的电脑系统，以便推行预定于二零零二年生效的新《商标条例》。