Turkish Patent And Trademark Office Overhauls Trademark Rules & Fees

This article examines the protection of patents, utility models, designs, copyright and related commercial interests in Turkey. It considers territorial protection, filing routes, ownership, employee and commissioned works, licences, infringement, interim remedies, customs measures and the evidence needed for enforcement. The judicial authorities cited in the text illustrate the importance of identifying the particular right and the person entitled to enforce it.

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The term 'intellectual property' has two different pillars, one relating to 'copyrights' and the other to 'industrial property', which includes trademarks...

Türkiye has established itself as one of the leading players in the global mobile gaming industry. According to various industry reports, the Turkish mobile gaming market's volume surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025[NF1.1], while Turkish-based [NF2.1]studios such as Peak Games, Gram Games, Rollic Games and Dream Games have achieved remarkable international success. As the industry continues to expand, so do the legal questions surrounding the creation, commercialisation and protection of mobile games.

Article 6 of the Code of Industrial Property Law No. 6769 ("SMK") stipulates that "If there is a likelihood of confusion, including the possibility of association by the public, ...

The rapidly evolving digital ecosystem has transformed copyright law from a technical field into a central topic of economic and societal debate. This comprehensive review examines significant developments in Turkish copyright law as of 2025, exploring how artificial intelligence, digital content creation, press publishing rights, and the sports industry are challenging existing legal frameworks and reshaping the balance between right holders and users.

Industrial Property Code No. 6769 of December 22, 2016 (Industrial Property Code).

For many years, in order to cover any rights pertaining to trademarks, patents, designs, utility models and geographical indications, one had to look at an assortment of decree laws instead of consulting a single, united code.

The Law on Amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure and to Other Regulations no. 7251 has entered into force with its publication in the Official Gazette on July 28, 2020 bringing...

Regulation on Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights of the TENMAK has been newly published.

Our Senior Associate, Girish Bhatia conducted an engaging session on topic "Intellectual Property and INTA Unreal Campaign" on Friday, 16th April 2025, at Government Law College...

The Delhi High Court has stepped into a trademark tussle between Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt. Ltd. (WLTP), the company behind Cordelia Cruises, and a group of defendants operating under the name Cordelia Inn.

The Petitioner, Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., is engaged in manufacturing and marketing diverse pharmaceutical products, including anti-diabetic drugs.

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has issued Decree No. 26 of 2025, published in Official Gazette No. 132 on 17 June 2025...

The Delhi High Court dismissed an application for interim injunction filed by Wow Momo Foods Private Limited, which sought to restrain the Defendants...

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced revisions to official fees across its Registries for trademarks, patents, designs, geographical indications, and plant varieties...

The Delhi High Court holds that the word "Yatra", meaning "journey" or "travel" in Hindi, is generic and descriptive and therefore cannot be monopolised as a trademark in relation to travel services.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has introduced a new framework for the registration of well-known trademarks, effective April 2025.

Two recent decisions from the Delhi High Court highlight the risks of building brands around common or laudatory terms.

The article covers an Appeal, C.A. (COMM.IPD-PAT) 60/2024, filed by Dong Yang PC, Inc. a Korean company against the decision of Controller of Patents and Designs (Controller)...