Trademark Law

Protecting your brand in the Turkish market is vital. In this category, we provide insights on trademark registration proceedings before TURKPATENT, opposition strategies, and cancellation actions against Board decisions. Explore our articles on fighting counterfeits, handling infringement litigation in Turkish IP courts, and overcoming proof of use challenges. As your local IP counsel in Turkey (Türkiye), we guide international clients through the complexities of Turkish Trademark Law

Handling "Too Vague" Provisional Refusals in Türkiye (Madrid System)

Received a Notification of a refusal of protection not based on an opposition pursuant to Rule 17(2) of the Common Regulations from the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office? Learn how to overcome ex-officio provisional refusals issued for broad or vague specifications across Nice classes, navigate the strict 2-month appeal window, and prevent permanent deletions in your Turkish designation.

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Right of Priority in Türkiye: Trademarks, Designs, and Patents

What is a priority right in patent, design, and trademark applications under Code 6769? Explore priority periods, document submission deadlines, and certified Turkish translation rules.

Jul 95 min read

Right of Priority in Türkiye: Trademarks, Designs, and Patents

Cancellation of Board Decisions in Turkey: Challenging TPTO’s Final Decisions

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.

May 134 min read

Cancellation of Board Decisions in Turkey: Challenging TPTO’s Final Decisions

Trademark Invalidation in Turkey: Grounds, Process & Non-Use Defense

Is a trademark registration absolute? Learn how an invalidation lawsuit can retroactively cancel a trademark and how to defend your brand using the Art. 25/7 non-use defense.

Jan 275 min read

Trademark Invalidation in Turkey: Grounds, Process & Non-Use Defense

Trademark Non-Use Revocation in Turkey: Administrative Cancellation & Defense

Genuine use is mandatory for trademark protection in Türkiye. Discover how to handle administrative revocation at TÜRKPATENT and use legal tools like the non-use defense effectively.

Jan 205 min read

Trademark Non-Use Revocation in Turkey: Administrative Cancellation & Defense