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Profound Modification of Trademark System in Hungary

Profound Modification of Trademark System in Hungary

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An amendment to the act on industrial properties enters into force on 1 January 2019. Such amendment not only modifies the existing trademark procedures, but also creates a more efficient, fast and customer-friendly system. Due to this modification, the Hungarian trademark legislation will also be conform with the requirements of the applicable EU directive.

The modification of the current trademark system has not only been necessary in order to comply with the EU legislation, but also to comply with the technological, social and other significant changes. One of the most important effects and changes of the amendment that it consists of the extension of registrable marks with the abrogation of the requirement of graphic representation, meaning that audio- or video files can also be submitted. Secondly, the modification introduces new absolute and relative grounds for refusal and it modifies the provisions on collective and certification marks. 

The new modified trademarks system will also be in line with the requirements of the applicable data protection regulation (in particular with the provisions of GDPR) that causes the change of the practical rules of the electronic administration (especially on the scope of the processed data). 

The modification enters into force in January 2019, meaning that now we should soon see the benefits of an improved, modern system in operation

By Rita Parkanyi, Partner, KCG Partners Law Firm

Hungary Knowledge Partner

Nagy és Trócsányi was founded in 1991, turned into limited professional partnership (in Hungarian: ügyvédi iroda) in 1992, with the aim of offering sophisticated legal services. The firm continues to seek excellence in a comprehensive and modern practice, which spans international commercial and business law. 

The firm’s lawyers provide clients with advice and representation in an active, thoughtful and ethical manner, with a real understanding of clients‘ business needs and the markets in which they operate.

The firm is one of the largest home-grown independent law firms in Hungary. Currently Nagy és Trócsányi has 26 lawyers out of which there are 8 active partners. All partners are equity partners.

Nagy és Trócsányi is a legal entity and registered with the Budapest Bar Association. All lawyers of the Budapest office are either members of, or registered as clerks with, the Budapest Bar Association. Several of the firm’s lawyers are admitted attorneys or registered as legal consultants in New York.

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