Pécs2010 Management

Use of Trademarks

Frequently Asked Questions and answers regarding the use of trademarks:

Where can I find information on the use of the Pécs2010 logo?

The marketing department of the Pécs 2010 Management Centre Pbc can give information on the use of the Pécs2010 logo by mail (Pécs 2010 Management Centre Pbc, Marketing Department, 7621 Pécs, Mária u. 9.) or by e-mail (market...@pecs2010.hu).

Our website has also posted the rules governing the use of trademarks, which contains detailed information on the possible uses of the logo.

Who is entitled to use the Pécs2010 logo?

The Pécs2010 logo is the trademark of the Pécs 2010 Management Centre Pbc. The owner of the trademark has exclusive rights to use the logo in connection with the items listed in the product list or grant a license for use to a third party. The license for the use of the logo is issued by the Trademark Committee of the Pécs2010 Management Centre Pbc. Entities applying for the use of the logo include the following:

  • Non-profit organisations
  • Enterprises
  • Supporters, sponsoring organisations (that can be any of the previously listed organisations)
  • Natural persons

The application for the use of the logo should be submitted by filling out a form created for this purpose. The contracting authority can only accept type-written forms.

The following should be attached to the filled-out form:

  • The deed of foundation of the non-profit organisation, the certificate of registration not older than 30 days in the case of enterprises, a short introductory letter in the case of private individuals,
  • Description of the planned use of the trademark, a list of products for which the trademark is planned to be used, description of the sales channels, locations and turnover forecasts,
  • Detailed graphic design for each planned use of the trademark (the image handbook can provide assistance for preparing the designs),
  • Statement of account or any other document certifying the payment of the application fee,
  • Certificate attesting the origin of the product.

The application for the use of the trademark should be submitted in one original copy by mail to the Company's address at 7621 Pécs, Mária u. 9. Applications may not be submitted in person. The filled-out form and the attachments should also be sent electronically to i...@pecs2010.hu.

Upon submitting the application the following fee should be paid, except for sponsors and non-profit organisations for which the application is free.

In the case of other applicants the following fees apply:

  • Micro enterprises (employing 1 to 10 people) and natural persons: HUF 5,000
  • Small enterprises (employing 10 to 50 people): HUF 10,000
  • Medium-sized enterprises (employing 50 to 200 people): HUF 20,000
  • Large enterprises (employing over 200 people): HUF 50,000

The application fee should be transferred to Society's account No. 14100017-39320749-01000002.

Do I need to pay for the use of the Pécs2010 logo?

Applicants will pay the trademark fee as defined in the agreement on the use of the trademark, which is a specified % of the gross sales revenue coming from the sale of the product(s) or service(s) for which the trademark is used but not less than HUF 10,000.

The trademark fee is payable subsequently at the end of every quarter by money transfer to the bank account of the Company. The first instalment of the trademark fee is payable on the 90th day from the beginning date of using the trademark.

Can I use the Pécs2010 logo anywhere I like?

Applicants may use the trademark exclusively within the framework of the agreement on the use of the trademark for the purposes specified in it.

Once I have received a license to use the Pécs2010 trademark, under what conditions can I use it for other marketing purposes?

A one-off license for use is valid for one particular occasion. If you want to continue to use it, you need to submit another application to the Pécs 2010 Management Centre Pbc.

The unauthorised use of the trademark after the expiry of the right of use qualifies as a trademark infringement. In the case of unauthorised use of the trademark the proprietor will act in accordance with Section 27 of Act XI of 1997 on the Protection of Trademarks and other Product Markings.

"In the event of trademark infringement, the trademark proprietor may - in accordance with the circumstances of the case - lodge the following civil law claims:
a) he may demand a court ruling establishing that trademark infringement has occurred;
b) he may demand cessation of the trademark infringement and inhibition of the infringing party from further infringement of the right;
c) he may demand that the infringing party provide information on parties taking part in the manufacture of and trade in goods or performance of services which infringe on the trademark, as well as on business relationships developed for the use of the infringing party;
d) he may demand that the infringing party provide satisfaction in a statement or in another appropriate manner, and, if necessary, that such satisfaction be given appropriate publicity by the infringing party or at its expense;
e) he may demand restitution of the economic gains achieved through infringement of the trademark;
f) he may demand seizure of those assets and materials used exclusively or primarily in the infringement of the trademark, as well as of the goods infringing on the trademark or their packaging.
(3) Upon request by the trademark proprietor, the court may order that infringing characteristic of the assets, materials, goods and packaging materials seized be removed, primarily via the removal of the trademark, and that they be destroyed if such removal is not possible. Under justified circumstances the court may also order, instead of destruction, sale of the seized assets and materials in accordance with the regulations of court execution, and in this case shall reach a ruling on the revenues of such sale.
(4) Assets and materials used in the infringement of a trademark and goods and packaging materials infringing on a trademark may also be impounded if such articles are not in the possession of the infringing party, but the owner of the articles was aware of the trademark infringement or could have been aware of such with proper circumspection.
(5) In the event of trademark infringement the trademark proprietor may claim compensation for damages in accordance with the provisions of civil liability."

How long will it take for me to receive the license?

Following the submission of the application for the license the Pécs 2010 Management Centre Pbc will make a decision within the shortest time possible on granting the license and on concluding the trademark agreement if the decision is positive. If the Trademark Committee does not find any reason for rejecting the application, the trademark agreement may be concluded within two weeks of the submission of the application.

Can the use of the Pécs2010 trademark be transferred?

The trademark can only be used by an entity authorised by the Pécs 2010 Management Centre Pbc. The use of the trademark may not be transferred. The transfer of the use of the trademark qualifies as a trademark infringement.

How long can I use the Pécs2010 trademark?

The entitlement to use the trademark terminates if

  • the right to use the trademark, the term of use defined in the agreement on the use of the trademark expires,
  • the user of the trademark renounces the use of the trademark,
  • the holder of the trademark's right withdraws the right to use the trademark,
  • the user of the trademark fails to comply with the provisions of the agreement on the use of the trademark,
  • the user of the trademark fails to pay the fee specified in the agreement,
  • the applicant is dissolved without a legal successor.
Where can I get further information on the use of the Pécs2010 trademark?

You can request further information on the use of the Pécs2010 trademark at the following e-mail addresses: market...@pecs2010.hu, vagy az eot...@pecs2010.hu.