Bird & Bird’s Budapest Hungarian office, locally named Siegler Bird & Bird, handles contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, including patent disputes and trademark work. The firm also advises local software companies on copyright issues.
Notable practitioners: Bálint Halász
Bálint Halász heads the IP department and is supported by a team of associates.
2026
"The team demonstrates exceptional expertise in handling complex, multifaceted disputes such as [a recent] trademark infringement case, where they skillfully addressed not only IP violations but also reputational concerns. Their strategic approach in domain name recovery through ADR proceedings proved highly effective and cost-efficient."
"They provide proactive, strategic counsel by not only recovering our domain names but also recommending and filing trademark applications to strengthen our future protection. Their forward-thinking approach ensures we have robust tools to prevent similar infringement attempts."
"The team's regular review of our vendor agreements from an IP perspective provides invaluable ongoing support, ensuring our commercial arrangements adequately protect our intellectual property rights. Their responsiveness and deep understanding of our business needs across trademark and copyright matters make them a trusted, reliable partner."
Bálint Halász
"Understands our needs and makes efforts to obtain the requested information."
"Bálint demonstrates exceptional technical expertise in complex IP matters and consistently delivers pragmatic, business-oriented advice that aligns with our strategic objectives."
2025
"Bird & Bird offers a highly personalised service, with the partner always very present, regardless of the complexity of the matter.”
"I appreciate the great quality of their team, which is very client-oriented and creative at the time of looking for solutions."
“It is truly an excellent service, and they always show their willingness to go the extra mile, being proactive and proposing alternatives to different challenges."
According to case studies, the firm assisted a asset management client in connection with the proposed acquisition of 100% of the shares of a target company.
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The team has handled licensing matters and trademark filing for clients from the Technology FMCG fast-moving consumer goods sector including Mondelez Europe. In addition, the firm represented clients from sectors including manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries in opposition proceedings.