What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Hungary?

In Hungary, the following disclosures provide for a novelty grace period of 12 months:
- Disclosures resulting from abuse related to the applicant or his legal predecessors;
- the disclosure was made by the applicant, his predecessor or a third party (if the information was provided by the applicant or his predecessor).

Furthermore, if the design is disclosed to a third party under conditions of confidentiality, the disclosure will be disregarded.

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

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

via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date

Utility models in Hungary are subject to formal and substantive examinations, but not novelty and inventive steps.

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

3 years

20 years

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.