2 Nov 2021
In Turkey, and perhaps elsewhere, today’s technological revolution has made it harder for businesses to register and enforce trademarks because changing technology has made it more difficult to classify products. The problem has become more acute as we move […]
6 Jul 2021
Turkish Patent and Trademark Office’s (“TPTO”) online system no longer allows recording a trademark attorney as a representative to the IR applications designated to Turkey. The applicants are still going to be represented by trademark attorneys during the course […]
5 Jul 2021
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, […]
26 May 2021
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 […]
27 Oct 2020
Overview Legislation 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 […]
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, […]
18 Aug 2020
Under Turkish law, identical or indistinguishably similar trademarks covering the same classes (or classes which cover the same kind of goods) cannot co-exist. This is an absolute ground for rejecting a later trademark application. In this regard, when deciding […]
6 Jul 2020
Turkish Medicine and Medical Devices Office (“TITCK”) has updated Guideline regarding Scientific Meetings and Educational Activities within the scope of the Regulation on the Sale, Advertising and Promotion of Medical Devices (“Guideline”) on 27 April 2020 and introduced some […]
7 Apr 2020
Turkey’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has published Turkish Food Codex Regulation (“Regulation”), in the Official Gazette on 19 February 2020. The Regulation, entering into effect the same date, introduced new regulations regarding the vertical and horizontal food codex. […]
25 Feb 2020
Under today’s economic conditions and competitive market system, companies should think outside the box and create original brands, to distinguish their goods and services from others. Rapidly changing consumer behavior has integrated different elements to the concept of trademark. […]
