By means of that protection the owner of the industrial design can create or strengthen its position on the market place. Designs are registrable only if they are new , the outward appearence of the article to which the design is applied is not detrimental to the proper use of the article or is not merely the consequence of the technical solution or of the purpose of a product. There are also other specific exclusions for certain types of designs. The exclusive right to make, import or sell any article to which the design has been applied or to let others use the design under terms agreed with the registered owner . The owner also has the right to take legal action against an infringer and claim damages.
Foreign applicants have to be represented by authorized 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 table summarizes the fees should be payed. Hungarian applicants has to authorize foreign representative resident in the relevant country. For 5 years beginning on the filing date of the application. This term may be extended through another 5 years on the design owner s request.