The Customs & Excise Department and the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Alliance have launched a competition promoting respect for intellectual property rights on the Internet and to cultivate positive values among youngsters.

Youth Ambassador Against Internet Piracy Scheme members aged 15 to 18 can join the contest by submitting creative proposals on copyright enforcement and education by June 14. Entries will be judged on their theme, feasibility and creativity.

The 11 winners will join a study tour to Japan in August to deepen their understanding of the work and contribution of intellectual property protection at Japanese institutions through visits and cultural exchange.

They will share their experiences with other members of their youth uniformed groups when they return to Hong Kong to further promote the importance of intellectual property rights in the community.

Launching the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights on the Internet Creative Competition today, Customs Senior Superintendent Albert Ho said fighting against infringing activities on the Internet is one of the department's main duties.

"Apart from providing training to our officers and developing high-tech systems for Internet crime investigation with the help of universities, we also focus on cultivating the awareness of respecting IPR among youngsters. In the long run we hope this can further enhance our society's overall awareness of creativity and IPR."

Click here for competition details and entry forms.