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The Regulation Modifying Regulation on Electricity Market Licensing (“Amendment Regulation“) published in Official Gazette numbered 31479, and effective 9 May 2021, modifies and supersedes its regulatory predecessor, in relevant part, as follows: Renewable power generation facilities, subject to their […]

The Regulation on Activities to be Evaluated under Insurance Services and on Distance Insurance Contracts (the “Regulation”), effective as of 16 June 2021, was published in Official Gazette numbered 31513 of even date, repeals and supersedes its regulatory predecessor. […]

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, […]

We have previously discussed in our article titled “Turkey Moves To Regulate Electric Scooters” the trends and developments in micro-mobility market and the legislative landscape and efforts in Turkey in respect of regulation of e-scooter businesses. This time, we […]

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 […]

Presidential Decree numbered 3930 (the “Decree”), published in Official Gazette numbered 31470, of April 30, 2021, extends employer prohibitions on termination of employment contracts specified in article 10 (temp.) pp. 1 and 2 of Employment Law numbered 4857, and […]

Foreword Since the first affordable home radios occupied a central place in living rooms around the world, consumers have sought ever more convenient and customizable ways to access media. Today, streaming services offer a once unimaginable level of consumer […]

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 […]

The Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices Regulation was recently amended with the amendment regulation (“Amendment Regulation“) published in Official Gazette dated 3 February 2021, and numbered 31384, to include misleading packaging under the rubric of unfair and deceptive […]

The Personal Data Protection Board (“Board”) issued a decision, dated 30 June 2020, and numbered 2020/508, on requests by certain attorneys for an order of the Board directing removal of their professional profiles – which include personal data – […]