17 Jan 2024
GENERAL CONTEXT, KEY PRINCIPLES AND HOT TOPICS 1 Identify the highest-profile corporate investigation under way in your country, describing and commenting on its most noteworthy aspects. Criminal investigations including those concerning corporate crimes are conducted by public prosecutors with […]
10 May 2023
Cryptocurrencies Under Turkish Law Introduction Since their introduction in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto, cryptocurrencies are one of the most controversial topics discussed in the financial sector. Although central banks of many countries approached this technology with caution, today, many […]
10 May 2023
1. Fintech Market 1.1 Evolution of the Fintech Market The Turkish fintech market has a significant number of participants of various sizes. Competitiveness notwithstanding, market players tend to co-operate with one another in keeping the marketplace fair. Consumers demand […]
3 May 2023
PATENT ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS Lawsuits and courts What legal or administrative proceedings are available for enforcing patent rights against an infringer? Are there specialised courts in which a patent infringement lawsuit can or must be brought? Patent rights are enforced […]
17 Apr 2023
1. Does an employer need a reason to lawfully terminate an employment relationship? If so, state what reasons are lawful in your jurisdiction? The ways of the employer’s right to lawfully terminate an employment relationship are divided into two […]
14 Mar 2023
1. Intellectual Property Rights and Granting Procedure 1.1 Types of Intellectual Property Rights The Turkish legal system provides for “patents” and “utility models” for the protection of inventions. Both of these forms of protection are based on statutory law, […]
11 Jan 2023
GENERAL CONTEXT, KEY PRINCIPLES AND HOT TOPICS 1 Identify the highest-profile corporate investigation under way in your country, describing and commenting on its most noteworthy aspects. Criminal investigations including those concerning corporate crimes are conducted by public prosecutors with […]
7 Dec 2022
Legislation 1. What is the primary law governing trademarks in your jurisdiction? The Industrial Property Law (‘IP Law’) is the primary source in which the trademark law is regulated. The IP Law was published in the Official Gazette on […]
1 Nov 2022
1. How often is tax law amended and what are the processes for such amendments Turkish tax law has been constantly being amended by Turkish Parliament and the changes in tax legislation are put into effect almost every year […]
1 Jun 2022
1. What is the legal framework (legislation/regulations) governing bribery and corruption in your jurisdiction? In Turkey, the main legislation governing bribery and corruption is the Turkish Criminal Code No 5237 (“TCC”). Bribery is criminalized under Article 252 of the […]
