30 Aug 2018
The Court of Justice of the European Union has declared the iconic red sole of Christian Louboutin’s shoes to be a trademark. The court considered the trademark’s validity and declared that it does not aim to protect the shoe’s […]
23 Aug 2018
The Turkish Design Advisory Council (“Council”) has announced the Design Strategy and Action Plan for 2018 to 2020 (“Plan”). The Plan aims to establish a global profile for Turkish designs and addresses recent trends in the sector. It aims […]
16 Aug 2018
Turkey’s Central Bank has increased interest rates applied to rediscount transactions for promissory notes, as well as advance transactions. According to the changes: The discount interest rate applied to rediscount transactions for promissory notes with a maximum three-month term […]
9 Aug 2018
Turkey has introduced additional duties on certain US-origin imported goods, in response to new duties on steel and aluminum introduced by the US. The duties range from 4% to 70% for imported food, alcohol, coal, cosmetic products, PVC, motor […]
2 Aug 2016
Turkey has announced National Profession Standards of Ethics and Compliance Management Level 6 (“Standards“). The Standards address the role and responsibilities for an Ethics and Compliance Manager (“Manager”). They address requirements, the working environment and conditions, tools and equipment […]
