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KEY PUBLIC ACTORS IN THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

Hungarian Intellectual

Property Office

The Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO) is Hungary’s institution
dedicated to the legal protection of intellectual property and innovation,
with a proud history spanning over 125 years. With customer­friendly
solutions, HIPO provides comprehensive support for IP protection,
covering patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyright.
sztnh.gov.hu/en
HIPO actively engages in international cooperation and contributes
to legislative development to ensure that Hungary’s intellectual assets and economic interests are properly represented
on the global stage. Through modern digital services, HIPO efficiently supports value creation in the Hungarian economy
and society. It places a strong emphasis on awareness and education, ensuring that Hungarian stakeholders understand
and actively utilise the tools of IP protection.

TOP 5 fields of expertise
Number of patents in force in Hungary in the five most popular areas

FIELD OF EXPERTISE NUMBER OF NATIONAL NUMBER OF EUROPEAN TOTAL NUMBER
PATENTS PATENTS OF PATENTS IN FORCE
Pharmaceutical industry 126 9,608 9,734

Other equipment 147 4,108 4,255

Instrumentation 145 3,469 3,614

Chemicals, except 115 3,423 3,539
pharmaceuticals

Electronics 20 2,691 2,711

Source: HIPO, 2023
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