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In Turkey, according to Article 5/1(b) and Article 5/1(c) of Industrial Property Code ("the IP Code") numbered 6769, respectively...

Colors and sound marks have been included in the definition of signs which may be protected as a trademark. More importantly, the requirement of capability to be represented graphically...

A look at the NOSTER - FOSTER Decision of the General Court of the Court of Justice (T-550/19).

On 20 September 2017, the term "NFT" (non-fungible token) was officially coined by Dapper Labs Chief Technology Officer Dete Shirley in the form of the ERC-721 standard.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have grown in popularity since first entering public consciousness in 2021. They are digital tokens and may represent unique—virtual or real-world—items including songs...

Amendments to the Law on Electronic Commerce ("Amendments"), and New Regulation on Electronic Commerce Intermediary Service Providers and...

The Philip Morris v. Uruguay case pending before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") has been recently decided in favor of Uruguay, the Respondent.

In the high-stakes arena of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), conducting comprehensive trademark due diligence is crucial. This process, which involves a meticulous analysis of a target company's...

The liability of so-called 'online marketplaces' for sales of counterfeit products is a contentious area in Turkey, as Riza Cagirgan and Ahmet Akguloglu explain.

We love iconic movies, animated TV series, comics, cartoons, and platform games, and enjoy making them a part of our daily life, perhaps by drinking a cup of coffee with a mug bearing...

On January 10, 2024, the Turkish Trademark and Patent Office (TPTO) took over authority for trademark cancellation actions from the courts.

Trademarks are essential vehicles for business life. These instruments created and improved with much effort and capital, are easy targets for abuse.

In Turkey, actions for the cancellation of decisions of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) are filed before the AnkaraIP Court.

A recent IP case has evaluated the descriptiveness and distinctive character of English-language word marks with respect to Turkish consumers

The effective protection of trademark rights is essential for preserving commercial identity and protecting consumers from misleading or counterfeit products..

In a globalizing world, the value of branding has been increasing day by day. In the face of the increasing value of branding, trademark registration has been of great importance in order to prevent third parties...

On March 15, 2025, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) published an amendment in the Official Gazette (Issue No. 32842), introducing significant modifications related to trademark application and renewal fees...