Legal500 2020 - outstanding performance

According to the newly published Legal500 2020, SBGK is still the market leader in the field of intellectual property in Hungary. We are proud to maintain our Top Tier Firm position for many years, and this year our office was ranked in the data privacy and data protection category as well which is incorporated into the publication for the very first time. Moreover, it is a special pleasure for us, that based on their outstanding performance in the field of IP, SBGK President Dr. Katalin Szamosi was recognized as a leading individual, while partner Dr. Ádám György is considered as a rising star. In addition, many of our colleagues are mentioned as specialists with outstanding expertise in their field.

According to the publication's evaluation:

Intellectual property

Top-Tier Firm (Tier 1)

SBGK stands out for its experience in trade mark litigation, as well as patent, design and copyright protection matters. Managing partner Katalin Szamosi is 'always on hand and approachable', and leads a 'solid and experienced' team which includes trade mark specialists Gabriella Sasvári and Péter Lukácsi; the latter also advises on unfair competition, advertising and franchising matters. Eniko Karsay handles patent litigation, and Ádám György focuses on design and trade mark matters.

The team at SBGK knows the Hungarian market very well and can be relied upon to provide accurate and reliable advice

Data privacy and data protection

Tier3

At SBGK, András György leads the team, which also includes Krisztián Osztopáni, who joined from the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, where he was the deputy head of Department of Authorisation and Data Breach Notification. Recent instructions include advising on GDPR compliance matters and investigations relating to the handling of personal data.

András György provides not only legitimate but practical answers

Krisztián Osztopáni gives prompt reactions, and has a structured way of thinking.