21 May 2021
Istanbul’s First Instance IP Court recently dismissed a negative declaratory action (the “Case”) against our client citing plaintiff’s lack of standing because the pharmaceutical at issue was unlicensed as of the when the action was started. The ruling is […]
17 Nov 2020
We provide a guide to copyright protection in Turkey, answering some commonly asked questions about protection, creation, duration and enforcement. How is copyright protected in Turkey? Copyright protection in Turkey is provided through the Law on Intellectual and Artistic […]
29 Oct 2020
How can patent owners best enforce their rights in your jurisdiction? The most effective way for a patent owner to enforce its rights is to initiate an infringement action against the alleged infringers before the specialised intellectual and industrial […]
23 Oct 2020
The former patent legislation, i.e. the Decree Law on Protection of Patents numbered 551, set forth two systems for registering patents – with or without substantive examination. This legislation was in effect until early 2017. Patents granted without substantive […]
20 Oct 2020
IP In association with Gordon Harris & Mathilda Davidson of Gowling WLG Intellectual Property Comparative Guide: Questions A. Types of IP Rights What different types of intellectual property rights exist in your jurisdiction to protect: (a) Inventions (e.g. patents, […]
6 Jul 2020
Two important reports regarding intellectual property crimes have been published: “2020 Status Report on IPR Infringement” published by European Intellectual Property Office (“EUIPO”) and “IP Crime and its Link to Other Serious Crimes” published by the European Union Agency […]
