National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Hungary
II. Filing of European patent applications
| Contracting state | Hungary |
|---|---|
1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes European divisional applications must be filed directly with the European Patent Office (Art 76(1) EPC). Art. 84/C(1) PA |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
European patent applications must be filed with the HIPO if the applicant is a Hungarian citizen or has his permanent residence or seat in Hungary, unless they claim the priority of an application filed with the HIPO at least two months previously, which was not classified as state secret by the President of the HIPO. Art. 84/C(2) PA |
3Languages in which European patent applications must or may be filed with national authorities |
All the languages pursuant to Art. 14(2) EPC, provided at least the following is available in Hungarian or one of the EPO's official languages: (a) a mention that a European patent has been requested (b) information enabling the applicant to be identified or contacted Art. 84/C(3) PA |
4Official language(s) |
Hungarian |
5Special features |
Filing of applications by facsimile is not allowed. The option of electronic filing was introduced on 1 July 2007. Electronic filings can be submitted online via the HIPO's homepage. It is only accessible in Hungarian under ugyintezes.sztnh.gov.hu/eBej2/step1. |