Facts & Figures About our Law Firm
The Law Firm was Established
2011
The Law Firm’s Clients are from
40+ countries
Trademarks filed – 2019
465
Trademarks filed – 2020
684
Trademarks filed – 2021
2600+
Design patents filed – 2019
316
Design patents filed – 2020
537
Design patents filed – 2021
2300+
Legal Awards & Rankings
Süle’s outstanding reputation in all of its practice areas is evidenced by its numerous prestigious legal awards and law firm listings:
2022
Winner of the “Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Hungary 2022” at the Corporate Intl Global Awards
“Most Innovative Intellectual Property Law Firm” 2022 – Hungary in the 2022 Global Excellence Awards
Süle Law Firm recognized as “Global Law Experts 2022 Handbook Recommended Firm” and Ákos Süle as “Global Law Experts 2022 Handbook Recommended Expert”
“Best in Intellectual Property Law Hungary” and “Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year” – Hungary by the official Global 100 Magazine – 2022 edition
2021
Winner of the “Corporate IP Law Firm of the Year in Hungary 2021” at the Corporate Intl Global Awards
Winner of the “Corporate IP Law Firm of the Year in Hungary 2021” and of “Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Hungary – 2021” at Global Law Experts Annual Awards
2020
Global Law Experts (GLE) Awards in the category: Corporate Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Hungary
Leaders in Law – 2020 Global Awards, winner for: Trademark Law Lawyer of the Year in Hungary
Corporate IP Law Firm of the Year in Hungary 2020 by Corporate Intl Global Awards
2016-2019
Süle Law Firm reaches and keeps its position on the EUIPO’s top 25 list, for Hungary, as the top trademark and design patent filer with rank No. 1
The Lawyers Global Country Awards 2018-2019 – Hungary – Law Firm of the Year – OUTSTANDING – ranking 5
The Clients of our Law Firm
Süle is noted for attracting top-level legal work from a broad spectrum of clients. Our lawyers are recognized as some of the best in their fields.
Our clientele is international, from more than 40 countries, from the following countries Austria, Australia, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, USA (California, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington) and Vietnam. This list is not exhaustive.
Some of our notable clients have been so far (only international companies are listed):
– a leading consumer electronics manufacturer
– a financial services company
– an internet VPN service company
– providers of professional Wi-Fi solutions
– a financial institution
– a tobacco company
– a global telecommunication company
– an agriculture company
– a water treatment products and services company
– one of the world’s principal distribution groups
– an internal audit educator company
– a manufacturer of dehumidifiers, water coolers and heat pumps
– one of the largest privately owned breweries
– a fashion designer and founder of an eponymous high-end shoe brand
– Amazon sellers
– a manufacturer of shoes and clothing with waterproof/breathable fabrics
– a wild animal preservation association
– an alcoholic beverage producer
– an instant noodle manufacturer
– a dairy products company
– a global security and protection company
– a steel manufacturer
– a brand licensing company
– one of the largest retailer of shoes and sportswear in Europe
– a bicycle designer and production company
– one of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical companies
– musicians
– start-ups
– an international airport
– a franchisor in the sports industry
– a producer and retailer of leisure goods
– one of the leading companies in the plastic and foam industry
Key Industries of our Law Firm ‘s Clients
TELECOM, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
The key sector for us. This sector is driven by constant changes and requires quick reaction times and a good understanding of the underlying technical solutions. The TMT sector typically includes cross-boarder legal challenges related to internet, software, start-ups, fintech, ecommerce, media, advertising, marketing, in the European Union.
INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING
An always developing but classical sector, comprising of our clients in the automotive industry, machine industry, capital goods, packaging, plastic and metal industries. This sector typically uses constant research and development and they have often cross-border issues and expansions.
LIFE SCIENCES, PHARMA AND CHEMICALS
We act for pharmaceutical, medical devices, diagnostics and healthcare sectors and offer a profound understanding of the related local and European legal requirements.
CONSUMER GOODS, FMCG AND DISTRIBUTION
We have extensive experience in online distributed consumer products. We have a fundamental understanding of the continually changing business environment and the commercial, competitive issues this sector is facing. We deal with online marketplaces like amazon.
FASHION, DESIGN, RETAIL
Fashion, clothing, design, website design, industrial design, protection of pieces of art and architecture all belong to this sector. While a brand, trademark may offer the strongest protection against counterfeiters, in many cases additional legal protection is necessary.
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
From traditional food products to food supplements, both for human and animal consumption, this sector uses innovative product design and marketing which requires the interdisciplinary navigation on the areas of food law, labeling law, trademark and marketing law, to name a few.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
We understand the products and services financial institutions and fintech companies deal with, the deadlines they experience and the regulatory requirements they are under and use this understanding to provide clients with tailored, commercial and cost-effective legal advice.
ENERGY & RESOURCES
Energy is a slowly changing industrial sector in Europe with great expectation towards energy lawyers. We have experience in regulatory and trade aspects.
INTERNET, SOFTWARE, START-UPS
IT is one of the most important and fast changing sectors in the world. The software industry includes businesses for development, maintenance and publication of software that are using different business models. This sector basically belongs to TMT.
Career at our Law Firm
We work with intelligent, creative, personable and highly motivated individuals who share our goals, values, enthusiasm, and pursuit of excellence in the practice of law. We are certain that our administrative staff will always play an essential role in the success of our law firm.
Süle is committed to promote and support the hiring, retention and professional development of talented, diverse individuals for the firm.
Lawyers, Trademark Attorneys, Trademark Agents & Patent Attorneys
We are always interested in meeting with lawyers, trademark attorneys and patent attorneys who do or do not have an established client base and who have skills which would eventually complement ours.
Legal assistants, legal secretaries, paralegals, professional patent support
We are looking for a talented individual who speaks fluent Standard Chinese (Mandarin). The position is in remote work, that may change over the time. Please send your enquiries, your CV and a few lines about yourself by email to info@sulelaw.com.
Trainees at our Law Firm
Currently, we welcome applications for PR, media, legal trainee positions in our Berlin office with remote work. International and local applicants are both welcome. You are encouraged to send your application if you speak at least one or two of the below languages at a conversation level: English, German, Chinese, French.