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The Court of Cassation has approved the First Instance Court's decision in a case involving several INFINITY marks, shedding light on the principle of global appreciation of trademarks in the similarity examination.

For entrepreneurs, registering an IP can be financially challenging and legally complicated, especially during the initial incorporation stage. Considering the value and importance of intellectual...

Intellectual property rights are among the most critical assets of companies in today's information- and technology-driven economies. In an M&A process, the legal status of these rights can directly influence the outcome of the transaction

Gün and Partners recently acted in a case that started as an ordinary anti-counterfeiting case, but which was quickly identified as something much bigger.

Turkish administrative law allows parties to settle disputes with government bodies, including the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, rather than pursuing lengthy litigation. This article examines the legal framework enabling such settlements and explores practical scenarios where administrative bodies may accept court actions or propose alternative resolutions, particularly in intellectual property disputes involving obvious factual errors.

As electronic commerce ("e-commerce") has become widespread over the past decade, it has also become increasingly prone to abuse that could significantly hinder the business of internet hosting providers. E-commerce may be defined briefly as, the promotion, selling and marketing of products and services online

A new revision of the draft Customs Law was released on 25 January 2019. Subject draft law expands and changes several provisions on the protection of intellectual and industrial rights during customs proceedings ...

In 2017, both the Industrial Property Code No. 6769 (the IPC) and the Regulation on the Implementation of the IPC

The Industrial Property Code No 6769 (IP Code), which entered into force on 10 January 2017, provides that the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has authority to revoke trademarks...

Could design and layout of a retail store be registered as a three-dimensional trademark? Apparently yes.

Revision of the Regulation on the Implementation of Industrial Property Law presents an important development in Turkey.

FICPI-Turkey held the ninth of its traditional roundtable meetings at Turkish Patent and Trademark Office ("Türk Patent") on 13 December 2019.

The IP Court found that there was a likelihood of confusion between a figurative mark containing the words ‘Ankara çikolata peanut & caramel' and earlier SNICKERS marks...

The fashion industry, nourished by an infinite source – that is, human creativity – is constantly changing, yet the manufacturing process changes even faster.

Pursuant to article 4 of the Law, the definition of trademark has been broadened to include all kinds of symbols.

Despite the sector's special needs and characteristics, it is disappointing that the similarity examination for pharma trademarks is still not yet settled in Turkey.

On January 10, 2016, advertisers in Turkey will for the first time be permitted to suggest the superiority of their products and services using direct references to a competitor's trademark or name.

Turkey's Tobacco and Alcohol Market Regulatory Board ("Board") has introduced an associability check, comparing registered names, trademarks, emblems, or logos for tobacco companies, against companies in other sectors.