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Constitution/Basic Law (1 text)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law	The Fundamental Law of Hungary	2012	Entry into force : January 1, 2012 Adopted : April 18, 2011	Other

Laws/Regulations (71 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
IP-related Laws	Act No. LIII of 1994 on Judicial Enforcement (consolidated text from October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022)	2022	Consolidated : October 1, 2022 Entry into force : January 1, 2010	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	Act No. XXXIII of 1995 on the Protection of Inventions by Patents (consolidated text of July 28, 2022)	2022	Consolidated : July 28, 2022 Entry into force : January 1, 1996 Adopted : April 25, 1995	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 17/2005. (III. 26.) of the Hungarian Design Council (GKM) on the Hungarian Design Award (consolidated text of September 2, 2022)	2022	Consolidated : September 2, 2022 Entry into force : April 3, 2005 Issued : March 26, 2005	Industrial Designs
IP-related Laws	Government Decree No. 266/2001 (XII. 21.) Korm. on the Hungarian Design Council (consolidated text of July 1, 2022)	2022	Consolidated : July 1, 2022 Issued : December 21, 2001	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Act No. LVIII of 2020 on Transitional Rules Related To the Termination of State of Danger and on Epidemiological Preparedness	2020	Entry into force : June 18, 2020 Published : June 17, 2020 Adopted : June 16, 2020	Patents (Inventions) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	Act No. LXXVI of 1999 on Copyright (consolidated text of June 18, 2020)	2020	Consolidated : June 18, 2020 Adopted : July 6, 1999	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Government Decree No. 125/2020. (IV. 16.) on the Implementation of Act No. LXXVI of 1999 on Copyright Regarding Different Rules of the Application of the Free Uses of Educational Purposes in the Emergency Situation	2020	Entry into force : May 1, 2020 Issued : April 16, 2020	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	Act No. CXXX of 2016 on Civil Procedures (consolidated text of January 5, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : January 1, 2018 Adopted : November 22, 2016	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Act No. LVII of 1996 on the Prohibition of Unfair Market Practices and Restriction of Competition (consolidated text of January 1, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : January 1, 1997 Adopted : June 25, 1996	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Act No. XC of 2017 on Criminal Procedures (consolidated text of January 1, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : July 1, 2018 Adopted : June 13, 2017	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	Act No. XI of 1997 on the Protection of Trademarks and Geographical Indications (consolidated text of January 1, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : July 1, 1997 Adopted : March 26, 1997	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 19/2005. (IV. 12.) of Minister of Economy and Transport (GKM) on the Fees for Administrative Services in Industrial Property Procedures before the Hungarian Patent Office (consolidated text of January 18, 2019)	2019	Consolidated : January 18, 2019 Issued : April 12, 2005	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 147/2007 (VI. 26.) Korm. on the Detailed Rules Concerning Electronic Filing of Certain Documents in Industrial Property Procedures (consolidated text of January 1, 2019)	2019	Consolidated : January 1, 2019 Entry into force : July 1, 2007 Issued : June 26, 2007	Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	Act No. LIV of 2018 on the Protection of Trade Secrets	2018	Entry into force : August 8, 2018 Adopted : July 20, 2018	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Act No. V of 2013 on the Civil Code (consolidated text of August 8, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : March 15, 2014 Adopted : February 11, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	Act No. XXXII of 1995 on Patent Attorneys (consolidated text of January 1, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : January 1, 1996 Adopted : May 5, 1995	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Main IP Laws	Act No. XXXVIII of 1991 on the Protection of Utility Models (consolidated text of January 1, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : January 1, 1992	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
IP-related Laws	Act No. C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (consolidated text from January 1, 2016 to April 30, 2016)	2016	Entry into force : July 1, 2013 Adopted : July 13, 2012	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 19/2001 (XI.29) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of Applications for Design Protection (consolidated text of July 15, 2016)	2016	Entry into force : January 1, 2002 Adopted : November 29, 2001	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Act No. LXIX of 2015 on the Promulgation of the Agreement on the Visegrad Patent Institute	2015	Adopted : May 27, 2015	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	Act No. XLVIII of 2001 on the Legal Protection of Designs (consolidated text of October 25, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2002 Adopted : July 3, 2001	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 556/2013 (XII.30.) on Customs Authority Measures Against Goods Infringing Certain Intellectual Property Rights	2013	Adopted : December 30, 2013	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	Act No. XXXIX of 1991 on the Legal Protection of Topographies of Microelectronic Semiconductor Products (consolidated text of January 1, 2012)	2012	Consolidated : January 1, 2012 Entry into force : January 1, 1992 Adopted : October 1, 1991	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 37/2012 (VIII. 22.) of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice (KIM) on the License Required for Granting Protection for a Trademark and Design Containing the Coat of Arms or the National Flag	2012	Entry into force : September 6, 2012 Issued : August 22, 2012	Industrial Designs Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Act No. XXIII of 2009 on the Accession to the Agreement, dated October 17, 2000 in London, on the Application of Article 65 of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents	2011	Adopted : January 1, 2009 Entry into force : September 1, 0201	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 158 of 2009 (VII. 30.) Korm on the Procedure for the Protection of Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products, Foodstuffs & Spirit Drinks as well as the Inspection of These Products	2011	Entry into force : August 1, 2009 Adopted : July 30, 2009	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 17/2005 (III. 26.) GKM on Hungarian Design Award (consolidated text of January 1, 2011)	2011	Adopted : March 26, 2005	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 178 of 2009 (IX. 4.) on the Procedure for the Community Protection of Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications of Wine Products as well as the Inspection of these Products	2011	Issued : September 4, 2009	Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 100 of 2009. (V. 8.) Korm. on the Detailed Rules Related to the Licensing of Certain Use of Orphan Works (consolidated as of January 1, 2011)	2011	Adopted : May 8, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 141 of 2008 (V. 16.) on the Detailed Rules of the Procedure to Declare a Patent Application a State Secret (consolidated text as of January 1, 2011)	2011	Adopted : May 16, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 156/1999. (XI. 3.) on Structure and Operation of the Council of Copyright Experts	2011	Adopted : November 3, 1999	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 371 of 2004 (XII. 26.) Korm. concerning Custom Action Against Goods Infringing Certain Intellectual Property Rights (consolidated text as of January 1, 2011)	2011	Entry into force : January 1, 2005 Adopted : December 26, 2004	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Act No. I of 1996 on Radio and Television Broadcasting	2010	Entry into force : September 6, 2010 Adopted : December 21, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 61 of 2006 (III. 23.) on the Deposit and Handling of Biological Materials for the Purposes of Patent Procedures	2009	Adopted : March 23, 2006	Patents (Inventions) Genetic Resources IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Act No. LX of 2008 on the Accession to the Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol	2008	Adopted : January 1, 2009	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decision No. 77 of 2008. (VI. 13.) of the Parliament on the Protection of Hungaricums	2008	Adopted : June 13, 2008	Geographical Indications Traditional Knowledge (TK) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decision No. 1002/2008 (I.25) amending Government Decision No. 1074/2007 (X.1) on the Appointment and Tasks of the Government Commissioner for the “New Order and Freedom” Program	2008	Entry into force : February 1, 2008 Adopted : January 25, 2008	IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Act No. CXXX of 2007 on the Accession to the European Patent Convention 2000	2007	Adopted : January 1, 2007	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Act No. CXXXI of 2007 on the Accession to the Patent Law Treaty	2007	Adopted : January 1, 2007	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Decree No. 320 of 2007 on the Accession to the Regulations under the Patent Law Treaty	2007	Adopted : January 1, 2007	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 26 of 2004 (II. 26.) Korm. on the Rules Necessary for the Implementation of the European Community Regulations Concerning the Creation of a Supplementary Protection for Certain Products (consolidated text of October 15, 2011)	2007	Issued : February 26, 2004	Plant Variety Protection
IP-related Laws	Decree No. 5 of 2005 (III. 11.) IM on the Accession to the Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin & Their International Registration	2005	Adopted : March 11, 2005	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 16 of 2004 (IV.27.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of Trademark Applications & Applications for the Protection of Geographical Indications	2004	Adopted : April 27, 2004 Entry into force : January 1, 2004	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 18 of 2004 (IV. 28.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of the Application for Utility Model Protection	2004	Adopted : April 28, 2004	Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 24-2004 (VI. 30) of the Minister of Justice (IM) on the Patent Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses and the Refund of Fees due to the Protector Patent Attorneys	2004	Adopted : June 30, 2004	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 71-2004 (IV.28.) of the Minister of Economy and Transport (GKM) on the Administration Service Fees in the Industrial Property Procedures before the Hungarian Patent Office	2004	Entry into force : May 1, 2004 Adopted : April 28, 2004	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 117 of 2004 (IV. 28.) Korm. on the Determination of the Manner & Conditions of the Communication & Making Available to the Public in the Case of Free Use Provided for in Article 38(5) of Act LXXVI of 1999 on Copyright	2004	Adopted : April 28, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 158 of 2000 (IX. 13.) Korm. on the Determination of the Range of Devices Used for the Purposes of Reprography	2004	Adopted : September 13, 2000	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 19 of 1991 (XII.28.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of the Application for Protection of the Topographies of Microelectronic Semiconductor Products	2002	Entry into force : January 1, 1992 Issued : December 28, 1991	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 20 of 2002 (XII. 12.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formalities for Patent Applications, Documents Filed in Relation to European Patent Applications, European Patents & International Patent Applications & for Applications for Plant Variety Protection	2002	Entry into force : January 1, 2003 Adopted : December 12, 2002	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Decree No. 21 of 2002 (XII. 13) on the Accession to the Regulations under the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure	2002	Adopted : December 13, 2002	Patents (Inventions) Genetic Resources IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 270-2002 (XII. 20) on the Structure and Operation of the Board of Experts on Industrial Property	2002	Issued : December 20, 2002	IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Act No. LXXXIII of 1999 on the Accession to the Protocol of 1989 Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks	1999	Adopted : January 1, 1999	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	Act. No. XLIV of 1998 on the Accession to the Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms & Broadcasting Organisations	1998	Adopted : January 1, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Government Decree No. 87 of 1998 (V.6) on the Detailed Rules Concerning the Protection of Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs	1998	Entry into force : May 21, 1998 Adopted : May 6, 1998	Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Parliament Resolution No. 57 of 1998 ratifying WIPO Copyright Treaty & WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty	1998	Adopted : January 1, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 20 of 1995. (XII. 26.) of the Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formalities of Patent Applications	1995	Entry into force : January 1, 1996 Adopted : December 26, 1995	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 76 of 1995 (XII. 29.) of the Minister of Industry and Trade (IKM) on the Patent Attorney Examination	1995	Entry into force : December 29, 1995 Adopted : December 29, 1995	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 78/1995 (XII. 29.) of the Minister of Industry and Trade (IKM) on Industrial Property Qualification	1995	Entry into force : December 29, 1995 Adopted : December 29, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree No. 9 of 1969. (XII.29.) MM on the Implementation of Act No. III of 1969 on Copyright (as amended by Decree No. 24/1994. (XII.28.) MKM)	1994	Entry into force : January 1, 1970 Adopted : December 29, 1969	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Decree No. 49 of 1986 (XI.12.) MT on the Accession to the Agreement between the People's Republic of Hungary & Republic of Portugal on the Protection of Indications of Source, Appellations of Origin & other Geographical Names	1986	Adopted : November 12, 1986	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Decree Law No. 29 of 1984 on the Accession to the Hague Agreement concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs	1984	Adopted : January 1, 1984	Utility Models Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Decree Law No. 1 of 1981 on the Accession to the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure	1981	Adopted : January 1, 1981	Patents (Inventions) Genetic Resources IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Decree No. 27 of 1981 on the Accession to the Agreement between the People's Republic of Hungary & the Swiss Confederation on the Protection of Indications of Source, Appellations of Origin & other Geographical Names	1981	Adopted : January 1, 1981	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Decree-Law No. 14 of 1980 on the Accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty	1980	Adopted : January 1, 1980	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order No. I of 1979. (III. 24.) of the Minister of Justice on Court Proceedings in Industrial Design Protection Cases	1979	Adopted : March 24, 1979 Entry into force : January 1, 1979	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Decree Law No. III of 1975 on the Accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII & Resolution concerning Article XI	1975	Adopted : January 1, 1975	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Decree Law No. IV of 1975 on the Accession to the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary & Artistic Works	1975	Adopted : January 1, 1975	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Traditional Cultural Expressions IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Decree-Law No. 18 of 1975 on the Accession to the Geneva Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of Their Phonograms	1975	Adopted : January 1, 1975	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	Decree Law No. 29 of 1973 on the Accession to the Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks	1973	Adopted : January 1, 1973	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	Decree No. 18 of 1970 on the Accession to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property	1970	Adopted : January 1, 1970	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Domain Names IP Regulatory Body Other Industrial Property

Type of Text

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

2022

Consolidated :

October 1, 2022

Entry into force :

January 1, 2010

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

Act No. XXXIII of 1995 on the Protection of Inventions by Patents (consolidated text of July 28, 2022)

2022

Consolidated :

July 28, 2022

Entry into force :

January 1, 1996

Adopted :

April 25, 1995

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 17/2005. (III. 26.) of the Hungarian Design Council (GKM) on the Hungarian Design Award (consolidated text of September 2, 2022)

2022

Consolidated :

September 2, 2022

Entry into force :

April 3, 2005

Issued :

March 26, 2005

Industrial Designs

2022

Consolidated :

July 1, 2022

Issued :

December 21, 2001

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

2020

Entry into force :

June 18, 2020

Published :

June 17, 2020

Adopted :

June 16, 2020

Patents (Inventions)

Main IP Laws

Act No. LXXVI of 1999 on Copyright (consolidated text of June 18, 2020)

2020

Consolidated :

June 18, 2020

Adopted :

July 6, 1999

2020

Entry into force :

May 1, 2020

Issued :

April 16, 2020

2019

Entry into force :

January 1, 2018

Adopted :

November 22, 2016

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2019

Entry into force :

January 1, 1997

Adopted :

June 25, 1996

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

2019

Entry into force :

July 1, 2018

Adopted :

June 13, 2017

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

Act No. XI of 1997 on the Protection of Trademarks and Geographical Indications (consolidated text of January 1, 2019)

2019

Entry into force :

July 1, 1997

Adopted :

March 26, 1997

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 19/2005. (IV. 12.) of Minister of Economy and Transport (GKM) on the Fees for Administrative Services in Industrial Property Procedures before the Hungarian Patent Office (consolidated text of January 18, 2019)

2019

Consolidated :

January 18, 2019

Issued :

April 12, 2005

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 147/2007 (VI. 26.) Korm. on the Detailed Rules Concerning Electronic Filing of Certain Documents in Industrial Property Procedures (consolidated text of January 1, 2019)

2019

Consolidated :

January 1, 2019

Entry into force :

July 1, 2007

Issued :

June 26, 2007

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

Act No. LIV of 2018 on the Protection of Trade Secrets

2018

Entry into force :

August 8, 2018

Adopted :

July 20, 2018

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2018

Entry into force :

March 15, 2014

Adopted :

February 11, 2013

Other

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

Act No. XXXII of 1995 on Patent Attorneys (consolidated text of January 1, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

January 1, 1996

Adopted :

May 5, 1995

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Main IP Laws

Act No. XXXVIII of 1991 on the Protection of Utility Models (consolidated text of January 1, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

January 1, 1992

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

2016

Entry into force :

July 1, 2013

Adopted :

July 13, 2012

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 19/2001 (XI.29) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of Applications for Design Protection (consolidated text of July 15, 2016)

2016

Entry into force :

January 1, 2002

Adopted :

November 29, 2001

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

2015

Adopted :

May 27, 2015

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

Act No. XLVIII of 2001 on the Legal Protection of Designs (consolidated text of October 25, 2013)

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2002

Adopted :

July 3, 2001

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 556/2013 (XII.30.) on Customs Authority Measures Against Goods Infringing Certain Intellectual Property Rights

2013

Adopted :

December 30, 2013

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

Act No. XXXIX of 1991 on the Legal Protection of Topographies of Microelectronic Semiconductor Products (consolidated text of January 1, 2012)

2012

Consolidated :

January 1, 2012

Entry into force :

January 1, 1992

Adopted :

October 1, 1991

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 37/2012 (VIII. 22.) of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice (KIM) on the License Required for Granting Protection for a Trademark and Design Containing the Coat of Arms or the National Flag

2012

Entry into force :

September 6, 2012

Issued :

August 22, 2012

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

2011

Adopted :

January 1, 2009

Entry into force :

September 1, 0201

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 158 of 2009 (VII. 30.) Korm on the Procedure for the Protection of Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products, Foodstuffs & Spirit Drinks as well as the Inspection of These Products

2011

Entry into force :

August 1, 2009

Adopted :

July 30, 2009

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 17/2005 (III. 26.) GKM on Hungarian Design Award (consolidated text of January 1, 2011)

2011

Adopted :

March 26, 2005

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 178 of 2009 (IX. 4.) on the Procedure for the Community Protection of Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications of Wine Products as well as the Inspection of these Products

2011

Issued :

September 4, 2009

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 100 of 2009. (V. 8.) Korm. on the Detailed Rules Related to the Licensing of Certain Use of Orphan Works (consolidated as of January 1, 2011)

2011

Adopted :

May 8, 2009

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 141 of 2008 (V. 16.) on the Detailed Rules of the Procedure to Declare a Patent Application a State Secret (consolidated text as of January 1, 2011)

2011

Adopted :

May 16, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 156/1999. (XI. 3.) on Structure and Operation of the Council of Copyright Experts

2011

Adopted :

November 3, 1999

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 371 of 2004 (XII. 26.) Korm. concerning Custom Action Against Goods Infringing Certain Intellectual Property Rights (consolidated text as of January 1, 2011)

2011

Entry into force :

January 1, 2005

Adopted :

December 26, 2004

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

Act No. I of 1996 on Radio and Television Broadcasting

2010

Entry into force :

September 6, 2010

Adopted :

December 21, 1995

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 61 of 2006 (III. 23.) on the Deposit and Handling of Biological Materials for the Purposes of Patent Procedures

2009

Adopted :

March 23, 2006

Patents (Inventions)

Genetic Resources

IP Regulatory Body

2008

Adopted :

January 1, 2009

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decision No. 77 of 2008. (VI. 13.) of the Parliament on the Protection of Hungaricums

2008

Adopted :

June 13, 2008

Geographical Indications

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decision No. 1002/2008 (I.25) amending Government Decision No. 1074/2007 (X.1) on the Appointment and Tasks of the Government Commissioner for the “New Order and Freedom” Program

2008

Entry into force :

February 1, 2008

Adopted :

January 25, 2008

IP Regulatory Body

2007

Adopted :

January 1, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

2007

Adopted :

January 1, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

2007

Adopted :

January 1, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 26 of 2004 (II. 26.) Korm. on the Rules Necessary for the Implementation of the European Community Regulations Concerning the Creation of a Supplementary Protection for Certain Products (consolidated text of October 15, 2011)

2007

Issued :

February 26, 2004

Plant Variety Protection

2005

Adopted :

March 11, 2005

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 16 of 2004 (IV.27.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of Trademark Applications & Applications for the Protection of Geographical Indications

2004

Adopted :

April 27, 2004

Entry into force :

January 1, 2004

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 18 of 2004 (IV. 28.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of the Application for Utility Model Protection

2004

Adopted :

April 28, 2004

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 24-2004 (VI. 30) of the Minister of Justice (IM) on the Patent Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses and the Refund of Fees due to the Protector Patent Attorneys

2004

Adopted :

June 30, 2004

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 71-2004 (IV.28.) of the Minister of Economy and Transport (GKM) on the Administration Service Fees in the Industrial Property Procedures before the Hungarian Patent Office

2004

Entry into force :

May 1, 2004

Adopted :

April 28, 2004

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 117 of 2004 (IV. 28.) Korm. on the Determination of the Manner & Conditions of the Communication & Making Available to the Public in the Case of Free Use Provided for in Article 38(5) of Act LXXVI of 1999 on Copyright

2004

Adopted :

April 28, 2004

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 158 of 2000 (IX. 13.) Korm. on the Determination of the Range of Devices Used for the Purposes of Reprography

2004

Adopted :

September 13, 2000

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 19 of 1991 (XII.28.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formal Requirements of the Application for Protection of the Topographies of Microelectronic Semiconductor Products

2002

Entry into force :

January 1, 1992

Issued :

December 28, 1991

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 20 of 2002 (XII. 12.) of Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formalities for Patent Applications, Documents Filed in Relation to European Patent Applications, European Patents & International Patent Applications & for Applications for Plant Variety Protection

2002

Entry into force :

January 1, 2003

Adopted :

December 12, 2002

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

2002

Adopted :

December 13, 2002

Patents (Inventions)

Genetic Resources

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 270-2002 (XII. 20) on the Structure and Operation of the Board of Experts on Industrial Property

2002

Issued :

December 20, 2002

IP Regulatory Body

1999

Adopted :

January 1, 1999

Trademarks

1998

Adopted :

January 1, 1998

Traditional Cultural Expressions

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Government Decree No. 87 of 1998 (V.6) on the Detailed Rules Concerning the Protection of Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs

1998

Entry into force :

May 21, 1998

Adopted :

May 6, 1998

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

1998

Adopted :

January 1, 1998

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 20 of 1995. (XII. 26.) of the Minister of Justice (IM) on the Detailed Formalities of Patent Applications

1995

Entry into force :

January 1, 1996

Adopted :

December 26, 1995

Patents (Inventions)

Plant Variety Protection

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 76 of 1995 (XII. 29.) of the Minister of Industry and Trade (IKM) on the Patent Attorney Examination

1995

Entry into force :

December 29, 1995

Adopted :

December 29, 1995

Competition

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 78/1995 (XII. 29.) of the Minister of Industry and Trade (IKM) on Industrial Property Qualification

1995

Entry into force :

December 29, 1995

Adopted :

December 29, 1995

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree No. 9 of 1969. (XII.29.) MM on the Implementation of Act No. III of 1969 on Copyright (as amended by Decree No. 24/1994. (XII.28.) MKM)

1994

Entry into force :

January 1, 1970

Adopted :

December 29, 1969

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

1986

Adopted :

November 12, 1986

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

1984

Adopted :

January 1, 1984

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

1981

Adopted :

January 1, 1981

Patents (Inventions)

Genetic Resources

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

1981

Adopted :

January 1, 1981

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

1980

Adopted :

January 1, 1980

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order No. I of 1979. (III. 24.) of the Minister of Justice on Court Proceedings in Industrial Design Protection Cases

1979

Adopted :

March 24, 1979

Entry into force :

January 1, 1979

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

1975

Adopted :

January 1, 1975

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

1975

Adopted :

January 1, 1975

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Traditional Cultural Expressions

IP Regulatory Body

1975

Adopted :

January 1, 1975

IP Regulatory Body

1973

Adopted :

January 1, 1973

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

1970

Adopted :

January 1, 1970

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Domain Names

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Industrial Property

Hungary

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