Such signs may include words, including personal names, designs, letters, and the shape of goods and their packaging. It is a basic tool of the economic competition and plays very important role in marketing and advertisement. Any natural or legal person. The right to use the trade mark in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered or to let others use the trade mark under terms agreed with the registered owner. Also the right to take legal action against others who might be infringing the registration by using the same or similar trade mark on the same or similar goods or services for which the trade mark is registered.
Foreign applicants have to authorize representatives residing in the relevant country.
Foreign applicants have to be represented by representatives residing in Hungary. Domestic applicants do not have to have representatives, however, you are strongly advised to obtain professional help offered by patent agents . The following short guide summarizes the registration procedures . The following table summarizes the fees should be paid. For 10 years beginning on the filing date of the application,which may be extended through further periods of 10 years on the registered owner s request.