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“Synonymous with excellence”, Danubia takes full advantage of its vast experience in intellectual property to deliver a tailored service across both sides of the contentious and non-contentious divide. Starting off the line-up are electrical engineers Miklós Sóvári and Gábor Harangozó. Sóvári, with four decades in the field, brings a wealth of experience to his practice. Primarily focused on safeguarding and enforcing the rights of his domestic and foreign clientele, he is also called on for licensing matters. Also active across the patent lifecycle, Harangozó heads up the group’s mechanical and electrical engineering department. A familiar face before local courts, he is sought after for his experience in procedures before the HIPO, the European Patent Office and the US Patent and Trademark Office. On the chemistry front, Ferenc Török, Imre Molnár and Árpád Pethő hold down the fort. Török, an IAM Patent 1000 newcomer and a veteran in the patent scene, leads the chemical and biotechnology department. His experience at Richter Gedeon Chemical Works has equipped him with the skills to work seamlessly with both local and foreign inventors, guiding them to the best course of action for protecting and enforcing their rights. Molnár, a fellow veteran in the patent scene, has amassed more than 40 years of experience in intellectual property. His time at United Chemical Works Technical Consulting Service informs his approach to handling both prosecution and litigation matters. Besides his knowledge in chemistry, Pethő has made a name for himself as one of the first patent attorneys with a focus in molecular biology. Possessing a rich research background, he has worked at the Biological Research Centre in Szeged, Chinoin, Eötvös Lorand University’s biochemistry department, and at NAVIX Hungary, a clinical chemistry research and development firm. This diverse experience has provided him with immense expertise in protecting and enforcing patents as well as supplementary protection certificates (SPCs). On the contentious side are co-heads Eszter Szakács and József Tálas. “Eszter, with her balanced and realistic advice, plays a crucial role in court actions such as preliminary injunction applications on SPCs.” “Quick to grasp both technical details and legal nuances, she is a favoured choice among those in the pharmaceutical sector seeking robust representation.” With “an abundance of experience in contentious and commercial patent matters”, Tálas combines his time spent at leading law practices, in-house at KPMG and a brief stint at the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation in Amsterdam to assist his following. Demonstrating brilliant courtroom acumen and streamlining smooth negotiations of IP-rich deals, he is an attractive option for domestic start-ups, research firms and investment organisations.