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Data Exclusivity for Pharmaceutical Drugs in Turkey
In Turkey, a process called an “abbreviated application” allows generic drug producers to apply for marketing authorization without submitting information about tests and... [Read More]
United States Launches Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Subsidy Investigation Into Turkish Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes
On 21 July 2015, a group of petitioners (“Petitioners”) asked the United States Department of Commerce (“DoC”) to initiate an anti-dumping investigation into... [Read More]
Turkish Trade Remedies – 27 June 2015 to 3 August 2015
The following article gives a summary of decrees by the Council of Ministers and communiqués by the Ministry of Economy regarding prevention of... [Read More]
Abuse of Market Dominance in Turkey: The Law and Commercial Practice
Undertakings in Turkey that are dominant in their market must be careful not to abuse this position, or their conduct may become scrutinised... [Read More]
Whistleblower Policies in Turkey: The Employment, Criminal Law, and Data Protection Perspectives
Whistleblowing poses considerable risks for employers: as well as dealing with any corruption-related issues that they may pose, they need to be careful... [Read More]
Overview of Medicinal Product Regulation and Product Liability in Turkey (2015)
Regulatory overview 1. What are the main legislation and regulatory authorities for pharmaceuticals in your jurisdiction? Legislation In this chapter, medicinal products... [Read More]
Overview of IP in Business Transactions in Turkey (2015)
Overview of main IPRs 1. What are the main IPRs in your jurisdiction? How are they protected? Patents Under Turkish law, IP... [Read More]
A Guide to Electronic Payment Regulations in Turkey
According to sector reports from local industry associations, Turkey’s information and communications technology, new media and e-commerce sectors are rapidly expanding.1 A joint report... [Read More]
Turkish Constitutional Court Strikes out Provision on Well-known Trademarks as Unconstitutional
The Turkish Constitutional Court (“Constitutional Court”) has struck out Article 7(1)(i) of the Trademark Decree Law numbered 556 (“Trademark Decree Law”), on the... [Read More]
Overview of Pharmaceutical IP and Competition Law in Turkey (2015)
Patents 1. What are the legal conditions to obtain a patent and which legislation applies? Which products, substances and processes can be... [Read More]
Overview of Mining in Turkey (2015)
First published by Practical Law Company. Overview 1. Provide an overview of the recent developments in the exploration and extraction of mineral resources... [Read More]
Overview of Mergers and Acquisitions in Turkey (2015)
1. Types of transactions Mergers are regulated under the Turkish Commercial Code in two types (TCC; article 136 onwards): establishment of a... [Read More]