Intellectual Property

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Oppenheim’s IP practice reflects the growing importance of IP assets in modern businesses. Our IP practice is known for providing the highest quality legal advice that is also easy to understand and implement in all areas. We have worked for a diverse portfolio of both international and Hungarian clients, ranging from large multinational corporations to start-up businesses. This has allowed us to acquire a vast amount of practical knowledge and skills. Additionally, as part of a full-service working environment, we have built up unrivalled transactional experience.

Oppenheim's IP practice focuses on trademarks, designs, domain names, and general branding issues within Hungary, the European Union, and globally via its extensive network of local counsel. This dynamic team brings to Oppenheim a track record of successful IP planning and litigation skills, including global IP portfolio management and successful actions before Hungarian courts, the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and both EU courts. As well, we have supported hundreds of clients in IP-related M&A transactions both on the sell and the buy side.

Moreover, our IP practice has been involved in a growing number of technology-related matters ranging from simple advising to actual litigation. By now, we have an outstanding track record in enforcing patents, utility models and know-how both in Hungary and abroad.

Oppenheim can provide assistance in intellectual property (IP) law matters in a number of ways, including:

  • IP Strategy
  • IP Transactions
  • M&A Transactions
  • IP Protection
  • Trade Secrets
The firm can help clients develop and implement an effective IP strategy to protect their valuable intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This can include conducting IP audits and advising on IP licensing and enforcement.
The firm can assist clients in negotiating and drafting agreements for the licensing, acquisition, sale, and transfer of intellectual property rights, including technology transfer agreements and IP asset purchase agreements.
Our IP transactions lawyers have a vast amount of experience and expertise in advising clients during on a wide range of matters during the whole lifecycle of deals in all types of corporate and financial transactions, such as IP due diligence, acquisitions, and divestitures of IP and technology assets, licensing and technology transactions, Internet and digital media related deals.
The firm can assist clients in obtaining and enforcing their intellectual property for their goods, services, and creative works, including conducting clearance searches, filing applications, and enforcing IP rights through litigation and other means.
The firm can assist clients in protecting their trade secrets, including drafting and enforcing non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, and litigating trade secret misappropriation claims.

Overall, Oppenheim can provide clients with comprehensive representation in all aspects of IP law, from strategy and transactional work to litigation and dispute resolution. The firm's experienced attorneys can tailor their approach to the unique needs of each client and can provide effective and efficient representation to help clients protect and leverage their valuable IP assets.

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