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How to register and monitor a trademark in Hungary
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Applying for a trademark is a wise choice if you’re a business owner who wants to protect their reputation and that of their company. There are two ways to go about obtaining trademark protection in Hungary. Let’s look at them both below.
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Registering a Trademark in the EU
Your first option is to request trademark registration with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, which covers the 28 countries in the EU. This registration is valid for 10 years and typically takes less than a year to complete, un. It will cost around $2000 for this trademark registration, but it applies to the whole European Union and grants you the right to take legal action against anyone who illegally uses your business name or logo.
Registering Directly in Hungary
The other option is to opt for trademark registration only in Hungary. You need to request a trademark registration first and then wait for a trademark attorney to approve your request. This could take up to 10 months, though working with a trademark registration attorney present in the region, will very probably shorten the procedure. Upon approval, you will receive a certificate of trademark registration. Just like the EU trademark registration, your trademarked name in Hungary will be valid for 10 years.
Monitoring Your Trademark in Hungary
When you have your registered trademark, you should keep up with regular monitoring. This will ensure that there isn’t anyone out there trying to pass off their brand or products like yours. The Hungarian Intellectual Property Office is a resource that you can tap into for this. Besides helping you monitor your existing trademark, the Office’s website can clear up any confusion you might have about classification and more.
Considerations
Keep in mind that Hungary is a “first to file” jurisdiction, which means that you need to be the one to register a trademark if you want to use the legal rights to it, and it can’t already be in use. The Hungarian Intellectual Property Office is the primary resource for trademark registration, although there are other agencies out there that can help you out.