Design Law

Challenging final Turkish Patent and Trademark Office decisions: An in-depth look at the 2-month appeal period, the exclusive jurisdiction of Ankara IP Courts, and the binding nature of administrative arguments under Code 6769.

Under Turkish IP Code numbered 6769 (“ Code 6769 ”), design protection in Turkey is provided in two ways: registered and unregistered. While registration offers the strongest protection in many industries, such as fashion, clothing, accessories, furniture, home textiles, and packaging, operate at such a high speed that traditional registration for every single product is often not practical or cost-effective. For these fast-paced sectors, the Turkish IP law provides an automa

Mastering the design opposition process in Turkey under Code 6769. We analyze the 3-month Bulletin period , legal grounds for refusal such as novelty and individual character, and the vital role of professional Responses to secure registration certificates.

Secure your product's visual appeal in Turkey with our guide on Industrial Design Registration. Learn about the cost-effective "Multiple Design Application" system, strict visual requirements, Locarno classification, and the streamlined process under Code 6769. No notarized PoA required for filings.