Intellectual property

Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law

Client Satisfaction

Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law’s IP team, part of the IPTech practice group, operates at the forefront of technology-driven markets, offering comprehensive IP counsel with a global reach and deep local insights. The team serves a diverse range of industries, including life sciences, technology, consumer goods, and financial services, providing expertise in copyright, trade mark enforcement, registered IP prosecution, domain name registrations and patents. Co-head Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi combines IP and competition law expertise, advising on complex contractual and enforcement cases requiring knowledge of their interplay. Fellow co-head Csaba Vári contributes further strategic depth, while Mihály Egon Budai brings extensive experience across contentious and non-contentious IP matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Their IP team is highly knowledgeable and experienced in all areas of intellectual property law, which gave us confidence in their advice and representation. They took the time to understand our specific needs and business objectives, tailoring their strategies to align with our goals. We appreciated their innovative approach to complex IP issues.'
'Compared to other firms we’ve worked with, this team combines deep legal expertise with a proactive, client-first mindset. They are not just legal advisors; they are strategic and trusted partners committed to our success.'
‘Each team member brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in intellectual property law. Their ability to navigate complex legal issues with ease has been invaluable to us. They consistently prioritise our needs and objectives, ensuring that their strategies are tailored to our specific situation. This personalised attention sets them apart from competitors. The team is always looking for creative solutions to our IP challenges.'
'We worked most often with Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi, whose strategic insights and deep understanding of IP law have been crucial to our success. Associate Mihály Egon Budai was also vital in our matters, his meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication were formidable.’
‘Best quality of education, prompt service and actions, excellent international network and cooperation with the worldwide offices of Baker McKenzie. Well-experienced colleagues in all fields of legal services.’
‘I find Baker McKenzie's IP practice in Hungary a great practice, and it is easy to work with them. I have complete confidence in their ability to handle a wide range of areas, including cross-border licensing, management of trade mark and domain name portfolios, and IP transfers. They consistently provide expert advice on both domestic and international matters. Their comprehensive expertise and reliable guidance make them an invaluable outside counsel for us.’
‘Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi heads the IP practice with an exceptional track record in IP. He responds to inquiries quickly and efficiently, and his team handles all types of queries in this field. Mihály Budai is also a go-to contact.’

Key clients

Shell
FedEx
General Motors
British American Tobacco
Michelin
Global Green
L Brands
JCPenney
The Body Shop
NOV
Perry Ellis
Eurokomax

Work highlights

Advise a global physical commodity trader on brand, software and trade secret protection matters.
Advise several global companies on diverse issues regarding collective rights management.
Advise a Hungarian cloud-based software development company on multi-jurisdictional brand protection matters.

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