Hungary
Trademark Registration in Hungary - Protect Your Brand Nationwide
The Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (hereinafter “HIPO”) is the national authority responsible for protecting intellectual creations and innovative technical solutions, with 129 years of expertise in the field. Its activities cover both industrial property and copyright. In everyday language, it is often referred to by its former name, the Patent Office or the Office of Inventions. The HIPO’s mission is to ensure that every Hungarian inventor, entrepreneur, and artist knows where to turn when they want to protect their creations – because the value born from creativity not only enriches the present, but also shapes the future.
Why Trademark Registration is Important in Hungary?
Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Hungary.
Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO) and Hungarian courts.
Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across the entire territory of Hungary.
Market Positioning: Strengthens brand identity, builds consumer trust, and enhances competitive advantage in Hungary’s growing EU market.
How the Hungary Trademark Registration Works
The Malta trademark registration system follows a structured sequence of reviews, publications, and legal checks. These steps ensure that trademarks meet all statutory requirements and remain protected over time.
Filing
A trademark is filed in the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office with the Official fees.
Formal and Substantive Examination
The Hungarian Intellectual Property Office conducts formal examination, substantive examination and a search for prior trademarks automatically.
Publication
If the mark is accepted, the mark will be published, and any opposition may be filed within three months after the publication date.
Registration
If the trademark applied for fulfils all registration requirements, it will be registered for up to 10 years.
Validity & Renewal
The duration may be renewed for further periods of 10 years. An application for renewal shall be submitted within six months before the expiry of trademark validity or within a grace period of six months after the expiry of the trademark validity, alongside a payment of an additional late renewal fee.
Trademark Services Available in Hungary
Attorney-Assisted Search
In-depth legal search for conflicts.
Trademark Registration Services
Full filing and application management.
Trademark Renewal Services
Easy renewals to maintain your Hungary trademark protection.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Continuous monitoring of Hungary trademarks to spot potential conflicts.
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership changes in the Hungary
Licensing & Franchising Support
Expert guidance to license or expand your Hungary brand
Requirements for Filing
Trademark details and logo (if applicable)
Request to register a trademark
Description of goods/services (Nice Classification), along with the translation in the Hungarian language, within 2 months of filing
Applicant’s name and address
POA filed within 30 days of filing
Priority document (if any, filed within 4 months)
The fees listed above are indicative and may not reflect the most current charges. Please contact us to obtain the latest and accurate fee information.
**Last updated on: March 17, 2026
Timeline
Approx. 7–9 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.
Validity & Renewal
The duration may be renewed for further periods of 10 years. An application for renewal shall be submitted within six months before the expiry of trademark validity or within a grace period of six months after the expiry of the trademark validity, alongside a payment of an additional late renewal fee.
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