Selen Aksakal

Selen Aksakal practices in the field of intellectual property law and advises well-known brands on a wide range of disputes and litigation, particularly in matters involving trademarks, unfair competition, copyrights, and designs.

Selen represents clients in litigation in civil and criminal litigation before Turkish courts to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. She also handles administrative proceedings before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, including filing oppositions, gathering evidence of proof of use, drafting cease and desist letters, and assisting in negotiations for consent, coexistence, or ownership arrangements.

Her practice extends to advising on IP infringement issues arising on e-commerce platforms and social media, and she assists clients in taking swift action against unauthorized online use. She also supports domain name dispute resolution processes and monitors infringing domains targeting clients’ intellectual property rights.

Selen advises a diverse portfolio of domestic and international clients, with a particular focus on the technology, food and beverage, fashion, and automotive industries.

Furthermore, she assists clients in preventing counterfeit goods from entering Türkiye by managing seizure proceedings and handling criminal lawsuits, including cases that leads to raids and seizures.