Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Prosecution

We provide end-to-end management of intellectual property rights throughout their entire lifecycle from initial filing and registration to ongoing renewal and strategic portfolio oversight. Our practice encompasses conducting thorough trademark clearance searches, preparing and filing applications before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT), coordinating international filings through WIPO, and maintaining comprehensive global IP portfolios for multinational clients.

Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution

We advocate for clients in intellectual property disputes before civil and criminal courts, TÜRKPATENT, customs authorities, domain name registration bodies, and arbitration centers. Our team brings extensive experience to injunction proceedings, invalidation and cancellation actions, unfair competition claims, and IP enforcement. We handle the full spectrum of dispute resolution, encompassing administrative, judicial, and alternative mechanisms, while adeptly navigating intricate procedural and substantive issues to protect our clients’ IP assets effectively.

Trademarks

We advise on all aspects of trademark registration, opposition, licensing, and enforcement. Our practice covers clearance searches, brand strategy development, trademark portfolio management, and managing all proceedings before TÜRKPATENT. We also handle disputes involving infringement, counterfeiting, and dilution to protect and strengthen our clients’ trademarks.

Patents

At Moroglu Arseven, we conduct comprehensive state-of-the-art searches, perform meticulous IP due diligence, and deliver freedom-to-operate analyses precisely tailored to our clients’ business objectives.
Our team possesses deep expertise in complex, technically demanding patent disputes, positioning us as a trusted partner for high-stakes litigation. We combine authoritative knowledge of patent law with strong technical capabilities to deliver strategic, end-to-end litigation management. This approach enables us to effectively manage both patent infringement and invalidation proceedings, ensuring each case is handled with precision, creativity, and a holistic perspective that reflects our clients’ unique business and industry needs.

In addition to patent litigation, we assist clients with patent and utility model filings, licensing agreements, technology transfers, and enforcement actions. Our practice encompasses patent litigation, nullity proceedings, licensing matters, and disputes involving complex technologies across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and software.

Designs

We protect designs through registration, licensing and enforcement. Our team advises on design strategy, protection against imitation and infringement proceedings before IP courts.

Anti-Counterfeiting and IP Protection

We design comprehensive anti-counterfeiting strategies for trademark, copyright, and plant breeders’ rights protections. Our enforcement work includes raids and criminal proceedings against counterfeiters, supported by border control measures, customs seizures, and ongoing market monitoring, ensuring comprehensive protection across all distribution channels.

We also participate in training and workshops for customs. These initiatives are aimed at strengthening intellectual property awareness and protection within the broader community, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of enforcement efforts.

Copyrights & Related Rights

We advise authors, publishers, software developers, producers, and artists on copyright protection, licensing, and royalty management. Our expertise spans publishing, music, software, film, and digital content, including enforcement of related rights for performers and producers. Our team has extensive experience in media agency agreements and intellectual property rights transfer contracts.

Plant Variety Rights

We assist agricultural companies, seed producers, and biotech businesses with registering, protecting, and enforcing plant variety rights. Our support encompasses licensing, R&D collaborations, and infringement proceedings ensuring comprehensive protection of new plant varieties.

Domain Name Disputes

We represent clients in domain name disputes before WIPO, Our expertise spans cybersquatting, bad-faith registrations, and enforcement strategies to protect online brand identity.Turkish dispute resolution providers, and courts. Our expertise spans cybersquatting, bad-faith registrations, and enforcement strategies to protect online brand identity.

Trade Secrets and Confidential Information

We advise clients on the protection and enforcement of trade secrets and confidential information. Our support covers drafting and negotiating non-disclosure agreements, implementing effective internal policies, and managing disputes related to misappropriation and unauthorized disclosure. We work closely with clients across various industries to safeguard their valuable proprietary information and maintain competitive advantage.

IP Transactions and Commercialization

We advise on all aspects of intellectual property transactions and commercialization. Our practices include negotiating and drafting licensing agreements, technology transfers, assignments, and joint ventures. We help clients maximize the commercial value of their IP assets through strategic portfolio management and tailored agreements that align with their business goals.

Regulatory and Advertising Law Related to IP

We offer expert guidance on regulatory and advertising laws in relation to intellectual property. Our expertise includes compliance with advertising standards, packaging and labeling requirements, and digital marketing regulations across regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals, alcohol, and tobacco. We help clients navigate complex legal frameworks to ensure their advertising and promotional activities comply with local laws and align with brand protection strategies.

IP in Life Sciences

We assist life sciences companies with patent drafting, prosecution, and enforcement strategies for complex innovations in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and genetic technologies. Our expertise includes strategic IP portfolio management, licensing, and collaboration agreements, helping clients navigate regulatory challenges and litigation to maximize the value of their proprietary technologies.

Technology and Digital IP

We help clients protect and commercialize intellectual property in technology and digital sectors. Our practice covers copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and domain names, with expertise in AI, blockchain, software, and digital media. We provide support with licensing, enforcement, and regulatory compliance to safeguard and maximize the value of digital innovations.

IP Portfolio Management and Strategy

We provide comprehensive IP portfolio management and strategy solutions to maximize the value of clients’ intellectual assets. Our approach includes thorough portfolio audits, prioritization of high-value assets, timely renewals, and enforcement and licensing strategies aligned with business goals. We leverage data analytics and market insights to optimize IP holdings, eliminate underperforming assets, and support strategic commercial decisions.