What are the phases of application after a trademark has been filed in Hungary?

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The procedures in applying for trademark registration is as follows: 

1. Examination – The application will be examined in terms of:
   • Compliance with requirements
   • Classification of goods/services
   • Clarity of description
   • Descriptiveness (mark must not be used solely to describe the goods/services)
   • Distinctiveness (mark must distinguish the good/service from others)
   • Deceptiveness (mark must not mislead as to the good’s geographic origin, nature, quality, etc.)
2. Publication – Information about the application will be published. This is done to make opposition available to third parties.
   • Mark
   • Name and address of applicants
   • State/country of incorporation of applicants
   • Number of application
   • Date of application
   • Goods/services
   • Information about priority claim
   • Trademark representation
3. Registration – If the examiners accepted the application and all oppositions are defeated, the registration will be granted by the trademark office of Hungary