The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO) have decided to extend the CNIPA-HIPO Focal Point Mechanism pilot project for another five years, from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031.

Both CNIPA and HIPO will continue to designate one officer each as IP focal point to provide consulting services on IP issues related to Chinese enterprises operating in Hungary and Hungarian enterprises operating in China.

During the operation of the project, Chinese enterprises with relevant inquiries may contact the CNIPA IP liaison officer at the following details:

Liaison Officer: Mr. LI Ruifeng

Email: ip_support@cnipa.gov.cn

Hungarian enterprises with relevant inquiries may contact the HIPO IP liaison officer at the following details:

Liaison Officer: Ms. Zsuzsanna Várfalviné Tari

Email: zsuzsanna.tari@hipo.gov.hu

(Source: website of CNIPA)