Trademark registration in Hungary

Costs, market data and law firms for Hungary

Hungary

Hungary: registering a trademark costs an estimated US$1,584 for one class, plus US$443 for each further class. Hungary is a member of the Madrid System, so a trademark can be filed with its office directly or extended to Hungary through an international registration. Protection in Hungary can also come from an EU trade mark, which covers all 27 EU countries. Hungary is a leading import market for electronics and software (class 9) and tobacco and smokers' articles (class 34).

Population9.5m
Economy (GDP)US$246bn
Trademark classes filed by foreign applicants (2024)3,051
Madrid System memberYes

Much of the trademark protection in Hungary is obtained through EU trade marks, which cover all 27 EU countries. The filing figures on this page count only applications filed directly with Hungary's own office. See European Union (EUIPO).

Figures by trademark class count branded goods only: raw commodities that are traded mostly without brands - such as gold bars, fuel, bulk chemicals, grain and fabric by the metre - are left out. Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates are left out of the rankings, as much of their trade is re-exported.

Where Hungary is a leading market

  • #9 in Europe and Central Asia and #21 in the world for class 9 (Electronics and software) - US$36.7bn of imports
  • #11 in Europe and Central Asia and #14 in the world for class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) - US$614m of imports
  • #14 in Europe and Central Asia and #21 in the world for class 5 (Pharmaceuticals) - US$8.3bn of imports
  • #14 in Europe and Central Asia and #27 in the world for class 17 (Rubber and plastics) - US$2.6bn of imports
  • #15 in Europe and Central Asia and #24 in the world for class 16 (Paper and printed matter) - US$1.0bn of imports
  • #15 in Europe and Central Asia and #30 in the world for class 7 (Machines) - US$14.9bn of imports

Fastest-growing markets

  • Class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles): imports up 32% a year
  • Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals): imports up 21% a year
  • Class 13 (Firearms and fireworks): imports up 20% a year
Hungary: the biggest import markets by trademark class (2024, US$m)
Hungary's share of Europe and Central Asia's imports, by trademark class (%)
Hungary: import growth by trademark class (2022-2024, % a year)

Questions about trademarks in Hungary

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Hungary?

Our estimate is about US$1,584 for one class, from filing to registration: about US$456 in official fees and about US$1,128 in professional (law firm) fees. Each further class adds about US$443. Responses to office actions and oppositions are not included. These are estimates only: the actual cost depends on the law firm and the application. Request a quote from a law firm on this site for an exact price.

Can I use the Madrid System for Hungary?

Hungary is a member of the Madrid System, so a trademark can be filed with its office directly or extended to Hungary through an international registration. Designating Hungary costs WIPO's standard complementary fee of CHF 100 (about US$120); beyond three classes WIPO also charges a supplementary fee per class, on top of its basic fee for the international application. Protection in Hungary can also come from an EU trade mark, which covers all 27 EU countries.

For which goods is Hungary an important market?

Hungary's 10 largest import markets by trademark class are electronics and software (class 9, US$36.7bn), machines (class 7, US$14.9bn), vehicles (class 12, US$14.6bn), pharmaceuticals (class 5, US$8.3bn), clothing, footwear and headwear (class 25, US$2.8bn), metal goods (class 6, US$2.8bn), rubber and plastics (class 17, US$2.6bn), cosmetics and cleaning (class 3, US$2.1bn), lighting, heating and cooking appliances (class 11, US$1.9bn) and furniture (class 20, US$1.8bn). Within its region, it stands out for electronics and software (#9 in Europe and Central Asia). Imports are growing fastest for tobacco and smokers' articles (32% a year), pharmaceuticals (21% a year) and firearms and fireworks (20% a year). Foreign applicants filed 3,051 trademark classes in Hungary in 2024 - #21 in Europe and Central Asia - a sign of how many brand owners already protect their marks there.

What does Hungary export, and why does that matter for my trademark?

Hungary's exports of goods came to US$159.8bn in 2024. Its 10 largest exports were cars (US$13.8bn, 9% of its exports, #16 in the world), vehicle parts (US$10.7bn, 7% of its exports, #13 in the world), packaged medicines (US$7.4bn, 5% of its exports, #18 in the world), batteries (US$7.2bn, 4% of its exports, #6 in the world), computers (US$6.2bn, 4% of its exports, #12 in the world), mobile phones and network equipment (US$3.9bn, 2% of its exports, #15 in the world), petrol engines (US$3.4bn, 2% of its exports, #6 in the world), vaccines, blood products and biologics (US$3.4bn, 2% of its exports, #16 in the world), electrical control panels (US$3.0bn, 2% of its exports, #7 in the world) and insulated wire and cable (US$2.9bn, 2% of its exports, #17 in the world). By trademark class, its 10 largest exports were electronics and software (class 9, US$44.4bn, #18 in the world), vehicles (class 12, US$26.6bn, #19 in the world), machines (class 7, US$17.9bn, #25 in the world), pharmaceuticals (class 5, US$12.2bn, #18 in the world), furniture (class 20, US$1.8bn, #26 in the world), rubber and plastics (class 17, US$1.7bn, #25 in the world), games, toys and sports goods (class 28, US$1.7bn, #14 in the world), coffee, tea, bakery and confectionery (class 30, US$1.7bn, #30 in the world), metal goods (class 6, US$1.7bn, #26 in the world) and meat, dairy and preserved foods (class 29, US$1.6bn, #26 in the world). Where goods are made and exported, copies are often made too: a registered trademark there lets you act against counterfeits at the source, including with the help of customs.

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