ArticleProcess Patents - Burden Of ProofArticle 84 of the Decree Law No. 551 states that where a patent concerns a process for the manufacture of new products or substances, unless proof to the contrary...TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleSearch And Seizure Warrants In Criminal ProceedingsThe criminal provisions of the Code of Industrial Property No:6769 (IP Code) which has been entered into force on January 10, 2017 lists the following acts to constitute trademark infringement ...TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleThe Refusal Grounds For TrademarksThe Absolute Grounds and Relative Grounds for refusal provisions within the current Decree-Law No. 556 on the Protection of Trademarks...TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleThe Personal Data Protection Authority Public Announcement On Transferring Personal Data Of Turkish Citizens Residing AbroadFollowing numerous filings from Turkish citizens, residing abroad, concerning transfer and sharing of their personal data with institutions and organizations of other countries, the Personal Data Protection Authority ...TurkeyPrivacyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleVERBIS Registration Deadline Expires By December 31, 2021Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority has published an announcement on March 11, 2021, stating that the deadline for the mandatory registration to VERBIS has been extended till the end of this year, 2021. TurkeyPrivacyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleVERBIS Registration Deadline Has Been Extended To December 31, 2021Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority ("Authority") has published an announcement on March 11, 2021, stating that the deadline for the mandatory registration to VERBIS has been extended...TurkeyPrivacyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleAccess To Investigation Files Through National Judicial Informatics System Is Available NowThe application enabling lawyers' access to information and documents in the investigation files through ‘National Judicial Informatics System' is initiated as of April 5, 2020.TurkeyCoronavirus (COVID-19)Deris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleCareer Planning In The Covid-19 Quarantine DaysHaving managed the personal and professional development of its team as a structured process, and achieved very promising results since 2017, DERIS updated its "Career Guide"...TurkeyCoronavirus (COVID-19)Deris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleDraft IP Law Newsl Series 6 (The Refusal Grounds For Trademarks)The Absolute Grounds and Relative Grounds for refusal provisions within the current Decree-Law No. 556 on the Protection of Trademarks, was mainly reflecting First Council Directive 89/104/EEC TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleLarge Scaled Raid Operations Against Counterfeit And Smuggled Motor Oil ProductsApproximately 31.200 liters of counterfeit motor oils and 44.000 pieces of counterfeit goods, including empty boxes and bottles labeled with well-known trademarks...TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleThe EPO Publishes The List Of Top Filers For Vaccines Against CoronavirusThe European Patent Office (EPO) had recently published a list of top patent application filers for vaccines in the fight against coronavirus.TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticlePersonal Data Protection Authority Decision To Impose An Administrative Fine To Yemek Sepeti For Failing To Take Technical And Administrative Measures To Ensure Data SecurityFollowing a data breach which occurred within the company's web application server, the Personal Data Protection Authority (‘‘Authority'') published a summary of its Decision No. 2021/1324...TurkeyPrivacyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleThe Effect Of A Data Breach On Brand ValueIt is crystal clear that with the rapid developments in technology, data processing has integrated in our everyday lives and the notion of data protection has become increasingly significant...TurkeyPrivacyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleUnited Kingdom Commercial Court Confirmed The Status Of Bitcoin As Property By Granting Interim Proprietary InjunctionUnited Kingdom Commercial Court has granted an interim proprietary injunction over Bitcoin, traced as part of a cryptocurrency payment, following its transfer due to a cyber-attack TurkeyTechnologyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleDyStar® Secures Destruction Of Patent-Infringing DyesDyStar was recently successful in securing the destruction of 3.3 tons of textile dyes that infringed one of its patents for reactive red dyes. TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleEuropean Commission's 2022 Counterfeit And Piracy Watch List And Türkiye Reports Reveals Critical Information Regarding TürkiyeThe European Commission published the Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List which aims to reveal the most problematic marketplaces and service providers in terms of...TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleLatest Updates Concerning The Customs Due To The Covid-19 PandemicDue to the pandemic, time extension can be requested regarding the products suspended in the customs on suspicion of infringement of intellectual property rights.TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleMassive Raids Against Counterfeit FrangrancesApproximately 700,000 pieces of counterfeit product including packaging, bottles ready to be filled as well as gallons of counterfeit fragrance were successfully seized.TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticlePerishable Products At CustomsRegistering IP rights before Customs is a strong way of IP protection as it provides cumulative protection over all Turkish borders and customs authorities. TurkeyIntellectual PropertyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership
ArticleA New Era For Anti-CounterfeitIn the fight against counterfeiting, after EUIPO has launched the "Anti-Counterfeiting Blockathon Forum" in early 2021, now it intends to conduct a proof of concept at the end of this year...TurkeyTechnologyDeris Attorney At Law Partnership