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Hungary Trademark Registration

Protect Your Brand in Hungary Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys

Simple steps to register your trademark

In Hungary, there are two ways to protect your trademark: register a European Union Trademark, which covers all 27 member states, or register directly with the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office.

STEP 1

Comprehensive Trademark Study

Before filing your trademark in Hungary, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.

  • Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
  • Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
  • Trademark class recommendation
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STEP 2

Trademark Application Filing

Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Hungary and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.

  • Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
  • Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
  • Tracking the Registration Process Online
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STEP 3

Trademark Registration Certificate

Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Hungary. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Hungary.

  • Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
  • Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
  • Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Hungary after filing?

The process for registering a trademark in Hungary involves several steps:

  • Examination – The application is reviewed to ensure it meets the necessary criteria, including:
    • Adherence to requirements
    • Correct classification of goods/services
    • Clear description
    • Non-descriptiveness (the mark should not merely describe the goods/services)
    • Distinctiveness (the mark should differentiate the goods/services from others)
    • Non-deceptiveness (the mark should not mislead about the goods' geographic origin, nature, quality, etc.)
  • Publication – Details about the application are made public to allow third parties to oppose if necessary. This includes:
    • The mark
    • Applicant's name and address
    • Applicant's state/country of incorporation
    • Application number
    • Application date
    • Goods/services covered
    • Priority claim information
    • Trademark representation
  • Registration – If the application passes examination and any oppositions are resolved, the Hungarian trademark office will register the trademark.

    • Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration?

    Those who can challenge the registration include:

    • Parties with a vested interest
    • Holders of prior rights
    • Authorized license holders

    What actions are necessary to fulfill the usage requirement for a registered mark?

    You need to use the mark within 5 years of its registration date. The usage should be on a business level and must occur within this jurisdiction.

    Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney form?

    Yes, you must sign a power of attorney to complete the application process.

    Can you claim priority for a trademark application in Hungary?

    Yes, you can claim priority in Hungary. The filing date from your home country can be used as the filing date in Hungary if the following conditions are met:

    • Your home country is a member of the Paris Convention.
    • The filing date in your home country is within 6 months of the filing date in Hungary.
    • Your home country is a member of the WTO (World Trade Organization).
    • International registration can be initiated in Hungary.

    Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?

    No, you don't need to use your trademark before applying for registration in this jurisdiction.

    Can a registration be cancelled?

    You can cancel a registration for the following reasons:

    • Ownership rights
    • Copyright violation
    • Bad intentions
    • Failure to meet usage requirements under Section VIII.A
    • Prohibited marks in Hungary
    • Misleading use of the mark
    • Contains a public badge or emblem
    • Conflicts with moral standards and public policy
    • Use of a geographical name
    • Mark is too common or generic
    • Rights to a personal name
    • Registered design rights
    • Trade name rights
    • Use of a protected symbol, flag, or emblem
    • Mark is functional, lacks distinctiveness, or is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging

    What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?

    The typical time it takes to get a trademark registered is about 10 months, as long as there are no objections or challenges.

    If I register my trademark in Hungary, will it be protected in other countries?

    No, registering your trademark in Hungary only provides protection within Hungary itself.

    What is the duration of the opposition period?

    The opposition period starts on the publication date and ends 3 months later.

    How long is a trademark valid in Hungary once it has been registered?

    In Hungary, once your trademark is registered, it remains valid for 10 years from the date you applied.

    What rights do I have if I register a trademark in Hungary?

    To own and protect your legal rights to a trademark in Hungary, you must register it.

    What rights do you gain by having a registered trademark?

    Yes. Registering a trademark gives the owner these rights:

    • The exclusive right to use the trademark
    • The right to oppose any later applications that conflict with the trademark
    • The right to request the cancellation of conflicting trademark registrations
    • The right to take legal action against anyone who infringes on the trademark
    • The right to seek compensation from those who have infringed on the trademark
    • The right to license and permit others to use the trademark
    • The right to request the seizure of imported counterfeit goods

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