Regulation and Opportunity in Turkey’s Energy Markets
Turkey’s energy market is on the cusp of significant change. At present, more than 90% of the country’s crude oil is delivered through imports while it is also heavily dependent on neighbouring Russia for natural gas. The government’s stated policy objective is to liberalise the energy sector, which will ultimately allow private sector energy companies …
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Turkey: International Trademark Registration
I. INTRODUCTION Since the service industry is constantly changing and developing, the need to offer and market the goods and services of the leading companies in the international area is increasing. In light of these developments, the recognition and protection of intellectual and industrial property rights in the international area become even more important with …
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How To Protect Trademarks Internationally
A trademark is a sign or design capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. It can comprise words, or images, or a combination of both. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights. These operate at a national level, but also internationally through a complex system of treaties.
International Trademark Registration
First of all, it should be specified that, a trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights. Registering a trademark will give notice to the public of registrant’s ownership of the mark and gives the registrant the …
Turkish Intellectual Property Law – An Overview
Turkish Intellectual Property Law is closely aligned with EU Law and international norms. However, it has many unique features which those doing business in Turkey need to be mindful of, to ensure their IP remains secure. Nigar Guliyeva is an Associate at Kılınç Law & Consulting, an Istanbul-based commercial law firm, and she provides a …
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Role Of International Labour Organization In Development Of Labour Law
“In 2019, The International Labour Organization Celebrated Its 100th Anniversary”
Employee Payments By Hand
I. INTRODUCTION First of all, please be informed that the payment of employees’ salaries, premiums, bonuses, indemnities and other receivables bears legal consequences on various fields of law. We kindly represent the consequences of issuing the related payments by hand (in person); which may cause both administrative sanctions against the employer and lack of finding …
Principles for Termination of Employment Contracts
Principles for Termination of Employment Contracts in Accordance with The Labor Law Number 4857 (“The Labor Law”)
Transfer Of The Management And Authority To Represent And Bind Under The Joint Stock And Limited Lia
A. JOINT-STOCK COMPANIES I. REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF THE MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORITY TO REPRESENT AND BIND
Shareholders Agreements Under Turkish Law
GENERAL The trading companies especially the joint stock companies are affected by the global economic growth and as a result of that, institutionalization of the internal managements of the companies has become essential impact. Particularly, since Turkey takes attention of the foreign investors, the merger and acquisition transaction (“M&A” or “M&A Deals”) become popular and …
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