Visit of HIPO to the IPO of Slovakia

On February 27, 2025, a delegation from the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO), led by President Mr. Szabolcs Farkas, visited Banská Bystrica for a bilateral meeting with the Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic, hosted by its President, Mr. Pavol Gregorčok. The meeting served as a valuable opportunity to reinforce the already excellent cooperation between the two offices within the Visegrád region.

During the discussions, the delegations exchanged insights on the latest trends, strategic priorities, and core activities of their respective offices. The conversation covered key topics such as legislative developments, support activities for SMEs, communication strategies, training programs, and IT advancements. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation and explored possibilities for strengthening their partnership even further.

The meeting also provided a moment to recognize an important milestone: the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Visegrád Patent Institute, founded exactly a decade ago on February 26, 2015, in Bratislava. Both offices acknowledged the significance of this