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Are you interested in IP? Read our articles below.
How to disclose inventions created using artificial intelligence? From the international office part, the message is clear. Disclosures should be more transparent when AI takes part in the invention process.
But what about the situation in Hungary? In this article, we summarise the most important facts. Well worth a read, because as a foreign applicant, failure to adapt can mean rejection, delays, and missed opportunities.
Read MoreKey points to be aware of regarding protecting your patent in Hungary. Patent holders often assume that international or European patent registrations are sufficient.
But without strategic validation and local enforcement steps, your invention could be left unprotected and exposed to infringement.
This article explains how to properly secure and maintain your patent rights in Hungary and offers practical insight into avoiding costly mistakes that many innovative businesses make when entering this market.
Read MoreExpanding into Hungary without securing your intellectual property is like entering a new market without locking your front door.
While Hungary is part of the European Union and benefits from its harmonised IP system, many international businesses are caught off guard by the local nuances. From translation obligations to enforcement challenges, failing to plan your IP strategy early can lead to loss of rights, reputational damage, and unnecessary costs.
In this article, we break down the most important steps to protect your trademarks, patents, and designs when entering the Hungarian market.
Read MoreThe European Patent Office (EPO) and Laos have taken a major step toward strengthening international patent protection with the enforcement of their validation agreement on April 1, 2025. This milestone allows applicants to validate their European patents in Laos, granting them the same legal rights as patents issued by the EPO. By simplifying the patent process, this agreement fosters innovation, strengthens legal certainty, and enhances investment opportunities in Laos.
Read MoreEuropean patent validation is an important step, although not necessarily the only one. Without proper validation, a patent has no legal force in any country.
As patent holders, therefore, it must be decided where and how to enforce rights. Choosing the inappropriate strategy, however, can lead to unnecessary costs or weak protection.
This article looks at the major enforcement options and helps to identify the most effective approach to protecting innovation in Europe.
Read MoreOn December 13, 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) and Costa Rica's Ministry of Justice and Peace signed a landmark validation agreement, making Costa Rica the first country in the Americas to join the EPO's validation system.
Read MoreThe European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that Romania will join to the Unitary Patent system on 1 September 2024. This will bring the total number of EU Member States participating in the Unitary Patent system to 18.
Read MoreThe European Patent Office (EPO) has announced an impending adjustment to its fee schedule, set to take effect on April 1st, 2024. This decision to increase fees may impact applicants and patent holders engaging with the EPO. For some of the fees the increase is up to 30%.
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