25 years
Hungarian Intellectual Property Office
English: Hungarian Intellectual Property Office, abbreviation: HIPO
URL: http://www.hipo.gov.hu/en
Hungarian Patent Search: epub.hpo.hu/e-kutatas/?lang=EN
25 years
no
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date
Yes (reason: due care), a request for restoration of rights can be filed within 2 months from the date of removal of the obstacle
Hungarian Intellectual Property Office
English: Hungarian Intellectual Property Office, abbreviation: HIPO
URL: http://www.hipo.gov.hu/en
Hungarian Patent Search: epub.hpo.hu/e-kutatas/?lang=EN
no
Utility models in Hungary are subject to formal and substantive examinations, but not novelty and inventive steps.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from the earliest priority date (Applications may be filed within 3 months of expiry of the 31-month period, subject to payment of additional fees.)
- Ways to take effect in Europe: within 3 months of the European patent grant announcement date
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.