Legal 500 2022 - Our Intellectual Property and Data Privacy and Date Protection PGs also maintain their leading positions

In the Legal 500 2022 EMEA publication, SBGK continues to hold the highest "Tier1" position in the field of intellectual property, while it is also at the forefront of the data privacy and data protection with a "Tier3" rating. From our IP team, Katalin Szamosi is named as a leading individual, while Ádám György is highlighted as a next generation partner. Furthermore, Gabriella Sasvári and Péter Lukácsi are also named as recognised practitioners. From our data protection PG, two SBGK partners, András György and Krisztián Osztopáni are the key names.

According to the Legal 500 EMEA 2022 publication:

Intellectual Property - Tier 1

SBGK houses a market-leading trade mark and patent disputes practice, representing a myriad of household-name brands such as Godiva Belgium, Red Bull and DIESEL in infringement, invalidity and opposition matters. The practice is also highly recommended for its non-contentious expertise in portfolio management, design and copyright and commercial matters. Manging partner Katalin Szamosi is an authority in all areas of IP, having 40 years of experience in this space. She is supported by Peter Lukacsi, an experienced litigator who is also well-versed in licensing and commercial arrangements. Trade mark attorney Gabriella Sasvári is also recommended. Adam Gyorgy is noted for being an expert in industrial designs and trade marks.

Leading individuals

Dr. Szamosi Katalin

Next Generation Partners

Dr. György Ádám

Other key lawyers:

Dr. Lukácsi Péter, Dr. Sasvári Gabriella

Data Privacy and Data Protection - Tier 3

At SBGK, highlights included advising Amrest Hungary on data issues related to its newly introduced telemetry system, as well as assisting a media company with implementing its mobile device policy, known as a BYOD policy.András György advises on GDPR compliance, preparation of internal personal data processing policies and also acts as counsel in audits conducted by the Hungarian Data Protection Authority. Krisztián Osztopáni is ‘a very well-prepared expert in the field of data protection, with very extensive and comprehensive knowledge.’

Practice head(s):

Dr. György András, Dr. Osztopáni Krisztián