Trademark Registration in Hungary

Hungary is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed either through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney in the country. Trademark registration takes about 10 months. A simple power of attorney is required. If priority is claimed, the priority document must be sent within 3 months of the filing date. A multi-class system and the international Nice Classification are used. The term of protection for a trademark is 10 years. The trademark can be maintained indefinitely by renewal every 10 years. After examination, the trademark is published. Third parties may file an opposition during the publication period. Renewal is required every 10 years.