Imre Gonda

Imre Gonda, head of IP department, chemical works of Gedeon Richter Plc in Budapest [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"In terms of patents, the whole international system and framework is perfect, but I think it needs to be further integrated, that is to say, people should have a more common understanding of not only novelty, but originality," said Imre Gonda during the 16th Shanghai International Intellectual Property Forum.

Profile:

Imre Gonda has been practicing intellectual property (IP) law-related works for more than 18 years. Currently he is the head of IP department of the largest pharmaceutical company in the Central European region – Gedeon Richter Plc.

Before he joined Gedeon Richter, he filled different positions in the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office. For 10 years he was the deputy-head of the trademark, model and design department. He was also involved in norm-setting procedures including the preparation of amendments of laws and the creation of new international legal instruments.

He participates in different international forums on a regular basis at World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and European Union institutions.

He qualified as a lawyer at Pázmány Péter Catholic University and did postgraduate studies in European law. He has written and edited a number of publications and books.

Over the years, Gonda has developed expertise in the field of trademarks, geographical indications and designs.