Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Hungary?

3 years

no

In addition to the application fee, there are no official granted fees to pay. A registered industrial design in Hungary is valid for five years from the filing date. A design registration can be renewed four times for a period of five years, with a maximum term of protection of 25 years from the filing date. The application for renewal shall be submitted within 6 months before the expiration of the validity period or within the grace period for another 6 months.

The novelty grace period in Hungary is 6 months before the filing date if disclosure occurs:

- due to abuse of the rights of the applicant or his predecessors;
- because the applicant or the predecessor of the right holder has exhibited the invention at an exhibition duly recognized by the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office.

Yes (reason: due care), a request for restoration of rights can be filed within 2 months from the date of removal of the obstacle

Design applications in Hungary are examined automatically by the Office. The review process includes formal review and substantive review. The patent office will also conduct a novelty search and send the results to the applicant.

Grant fee: After deciding to grant the patent, the Hungarian Patent Office sends the text of the description, Claim and drawings to the applicant, and the applicant has three months to confirm the text or propose amendments. The granted fee should be paid within 3 months of receiving the granted decision.

25 years

20 years