Utility models in Hungary are subject to formal and substantive examinations, but not novelty and inventive steps.
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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.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
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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
10 years
3 years
8 months
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.
25 years