The IP team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law is adept at managing, protecting and enforcing IP portfolios, including advising on registrations and rights, as well as the relevant aspects of various transactions. Copyright issues are another area of strength for the team, and the group advises on the CDSM Directive and assists media service providers with their operations in Hungary. The team also boasts a full contentious offering, from trade mark oppositions to domain name disputes and patent litigation cases. Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Csaba Vári jointly lead the team. Mihály Egon Budai specialises in trade mark matters, with a focus on contentious work.

From patents and trade marks to copyright matters, Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda offers a full range of IP services. The practice regularly handles complex litigation, including patent enforcement, representing a diverse international client base. Ivan Bartal and Áron László jointly lead the team; the former specialises in the software and technology sectors, while the latter oversees multi-jurisdictional litigation mandates. The team fields a strong contentious offering more broadly: Kristóf Ormos is active in IP litigation, while Barnabás Mező and Andras Cserny, both recently promoted to senior associate, have experience appearing before the European General Court. Mező is an expert in domain names, while Cserny litigates in software rights and irregular IP cases.

SBGK’s IP team provides a full contentious and non-contentious offering. The group’s expertise spans various sectors, from life sciences to AI, and it is regularly involved in trade mark infringement and enforcement matters. Practice head Katalin Szamosi brings 40 years’ experience in IP law to the role. Péter Lukácsi broad practice spans advice and litigation in various fields of IP law, Máté Borbás represents clients before a range of official bodies, and Ádám György’s expertise in design and trade marks sees him regularly represent clients before the CJEU. As well as trade mark portfolio maintenance, Enikő Karsay handles copyright matters and trade secret cases, while Adrienn Sályi’s focuses on IP portfolio management.

The pharmaceuticals sector is one of the IP team’s particular strengths at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda; the group is experienced in providing patent nullity, industrial property rights and trade mark advice to players operating in that field. The team has a wide-ranging contentious practice and is regularly involved in cross-border investigations and disputes. Its international reach also encompasses trade mark and domain name portfolio management and IP transfers. Practice head Bálint Halász focuses on contentious IP matters and leads on infringement litigation, anti-piracy strategies and alternative dispute resolution, while ‘highly skilled‘ Bettina Kövecses brings over 12 years’ experience in trade mark and design prosecution and enforcement to the group. Ádám Simon advises on licensing matters and Miklós Tar has extensive experience working with significant pharmaceuticals companies. Adél Gelencsér is another name to note.

The IP team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law supports clients with the gamut of relevant mandates, from portfolio creation, through audits, to enforcement proceedings and disputes. The team boasts an established patent litigation practice, particularly in relation to the pharmaceutical industry. Gusztáv Bacher , who specialises in contentious work, leads the team, and András Szecskay remains another go-to choice for patent litigation. Gábor Faludi is an expert in industrial property and copyright law, while Gábor Faludi Junior brings additional expertise in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and beauty industries to the group.

CMS advises on the full range of IP matters, covering copyright, trade mark and industrial property rights. The team regularly handles cross-border IP assignments and is practised at settling IP disputes both in and out of court. IP specialist Dóra Petrányi strengthens the team’s international reach as head, not only of the IP practice, but also of the firm’s global technology, media and communications group. Eszter Csapó focuses on the TMT sector, while Katalin Horváth specialises issues at the intersection of software, IT and IP law. Miklós Boros has a wealth of experience drafting and negotiating software licensing agreements. Gábor Bertók handles trade mark prosecution cases and Ágnes Sólyom manages trade mark portfolios worldwide.

With particular expertise in copyright matters, the IP practice at Dentons advises on licensing, regulatory matters, and royalty and levy regimes. The group also handles cross-border IP transfers. IP prosecution is another key focus and the team advises on the exploitation and enforcement of copyright, trade marks and designs, as well as handling relevant investigations, regularly appearing before the European Commission and the CJEU. Tímea Bana leads both the IP and TMT teams, with particular experience in copyright, trade mark and industrial property law across the TMT sector.  András Peisch is also a key name to note.

DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm is a go-to choice for clients from the film industry, offering advice on all IP matters within the sector, including the protection, defence, commercialisation and transfer of industrial, IP and technological assets. Mónika Horváth leads the team, and boasts an enviable portfolio of clients in the film industry. Mariann Rajnai also specialises in media and entertainment law, while Márk Almásy brings experience in the life sciences sector to the group. Head of technology Zoltán Kozma focuses on IT and telecoms mandates and Eszter Varga specialises in license agreements, patent infringement cases and cancellation proceedings.

In tandem with the firm’s corporate practice, the team at Lakatos, Köves and Partners advises on the full range of IP matters. As well as providing IP-related support regarding M&A transactions, the group covers trade mark filings and renewals, brand protection, IP disputes and infringement cases. The group fields particular expertise in the financial services, energy and telecoms sectors and continues to take on new clients from the technology, FMCG and automotive industries. ‘Expert in copyright and IT matters’ Iván Sólyom leads the team, and Alekszej Dubalár brings a wealth of additional experience in IP litigation to the group.

The IP practice at Danubia Legal is composed of experienced patent and trade mark litigators. The team’s established contentious practice has a particular focus on the pharmaceutical, biotech and consumer products industries. ‘Hard-working and proactive‘ Eszter Szakács leads patent litigation cases and regularly represents clients before the CJEU, and splits leadership of the team with seasoned expert József Tálas. Anna Foldes specialises in infringement cases, as well as design and domain name disputes.

Supporting clients with issues from protection strategy to trade mark and design registration, the team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda boasts expertise in a wide range of IP matters. The IP practice’s cross-border reach sees the team assist with registrations on a national, EU-wide and global basis. Practice head Márk Kovács has experience across patents, copyrights and domain names, and is noted for providing expert brand protection and IP litigation strategies.

Taylor Wessing Hungary places a strong emphasis on IP matters, and the team fields a growing list of national and international clients. The team has expanded its services to incorporate design and patent cases, as well as trade mark matters. Practice head Zoltán Novák is an expert in IP enforcement, and János Kopasz focuses on litigious matters. Petra Knall is experienced in regulatory procedures, including trade mark filings, and Fruzsina Kónya handles applications and oppositions.

Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda‘s IP team handles transfer and licensing agreements, as well as advising on the IP aspects of cross-border M&A deals. The group’s expertise covers trade marks, patents and copyright matters. Managing a diverse workload in relation to IP portfolios, János Tóth leads the team. Norbert Bálint counts major IT and telecoms players, global software companies and start-ups among his clientele. Péter Ihász, who was promoted to senior associate in July 2022, focuses on the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.