SBGK is the strongest firm on the Hungarian IP market

The latest IAM Patent 1000, published in early July 2021, evaluated SBGK with the best rating in the litigation and transactions and the prosecution categories as well, and named 7 SBGK practitioners as outstanding representatives of their field, breaking every previous record. We are not just proud of our office's rankings, but the evaluation, which is based partially on feedbacks from our clients, reinforces our belief that we always represent the best interests of our clients in all circumstances and they also appreciate these efforts with their trust, loyalty and recognition.

According to this year's evaluation:

Seamless symbiosis between SBGK’s prosecution and litigation practices has propelled the firm into the upper echelons of the Hungarian IP scene. The diverse skillsets of its talented technical experts appeal to an array of industry heavyweights; while its litigators keep clients’ commercial goals front and centre at all stages of a brief.

On the non-contentious side, chemical engineer Zsolt Szentpéteri lends a practised eye to dispute proceedings alongside his regular prosecution work – most recently for Sumi Agro Hungary, where a critical patent went straight through to grant as a result of his efforts. He also serves as vice president of the Hungarian Chamber of Patent Attorneys.

The mechanical domain is overseen by Katalin Mészárosné Dónusz, whose preparation of national, European and PCT applications is never less than immaculate. Her international know-how proves invaluable to local clients with ambitions to break into far-flung markets.

Joining them on the prosecution table this year is Szabolcs Farkas. Having spent 20 years at the HIPO as vice president for technical affairs, he brings unique and profound insight to the table – much to the delight of his life sciences clients; he recently assisted Novartis before the HIPO.

“One of the country’s best and most experienced lawyers”, Katalin Szamosi enjoys a sterling profile both at home and abroad. She is frequently found battling it out for world-renowned pharmaceutical companies at the Supreme Court, presenting eloquent, cleverly formulated arguments.

SBGK is also home to tenacious advocates Péter Lukácsi and Ádám György, who never falter under pressure. The pair have been busy representing Exeltis in proceedings initially brought by Bayer, which have now been referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Rounding off the stellar troop is Gabriella Sasvári, who has a knack for getting signatures on the bottom line of IP-richdeals.