Lakatos, Köves and Partners’ intellectual property team, part of its corporate practice, primarily advises a multinational client base, with increasing activity in the tech, life sciences and automotive sectors. The team handles stand-alone IP matters and supports other practices, particularly in M&A transactions. Key focus areas include brand protection, IP disputes, trade mark filings, and due diligence. Led by Iván Sólyom, with over 25 years of experience in software agreements and trade mark protection, the team is further strengthened by Zsuzsanna Regina Lukács, who brings extensive expertise in data protection and IP.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm provides very good quality legal services in the area of IP rights and brand protection in Hungary.'
- 'Iván Sólyom, with whom we work on IP and brand protection matters, is an experienced professional who provides quick and high-quality legal advice.'
Key clients
- Vodafone
- Uber B.V.
- American International School of Budapest
- Mastercard Europe SA
- Philip Morris International (PMI)
- Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of Cyprus named Halloumi
- Mars
- Szentkirályi Kékkúti Ásványvíz, subsidiary of Karlovarské minerální vody (Mattoni Group)
- Fruit of the Loom Ltd.
- DDB
Work highlights
Advised Uber B.V. in relation to its repeated market entry including trade mark matters.
Advising Philip Morris international in relation to brand protection.
Advising Mars, an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products in relation to all of its commercial matters, including IP work.
Lawyers
Practice head
Iván Sólyom
Other key lawyers
Zsuzsanna Regina Lukács