On 14 December 2022, the presidential decree numbered 6546 ("Decree") amending the Decision on Pricing of Medicinal Products for Human Use ("Decision") was published in the Official Gazette numbered 32043.

Although plagiarism is not clearly defined in Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works (LIAW), it is one of the most common acts of infringement.

The acts considered as infringement of trademark rights are regulated under Article 29 of Industrial Property Law no. 6769 ("IPL") and article 29/1(c) states that "To imitate the trademark upon using the trademark...

Article 85(3)/(c) of the Industrial Property Law No. 6769 regulates the Bolar Exemption, which stipulates the exclusion of experimental acts containing the invention subject to the patent from the scope of the patent right, including the licensing of pharmaceuticals and the necessary tests and experiments thereof.

The copyright law dispute, also known by the public as the case of famous actor Kemal Sunal, was concluded with the decision of the Court of Cassation General Assembly...

The defendant in a non-use revocation action argued that the pandemic was a force majeure event which had compelled it to cease using its trademark temporarily

Athletes are increasingly protecting their goal celebrations and personal brands through intellectual property rights, transforming spontaneous gestures into valuable commercial assets.

Bakırköy 1st Civil IP Court, in an invalidation action against a registered trademark where trademark infringement and unfair competition is also claimed due to use of the challenged registered trademark...

The year 2025 did not mark a fundamental transformation in the protection of intellectual property rights in Türkiye; however, it may be described as a period during which practice became more predictable...

Music is a universal form of expression that transcends cultures, languages, and generations. From ancient times to today's digital platforms, music has always served as a powerful carrier of emotions...

In 2022, the Ankara Regional Court of Appeal ("the RCA") rendered a decision for an appeal regarding a cancellation action against the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office's ( "the Office") decision.

As previously discussed in articles such as The Unified Patent Court: How Will It Affect Turkey? by Gün + Partners, decisions of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on the infringement or validity of a European patent...

In Turkey, following the criminal complaint route against counterfeits is very effective, yet several criminal courts are becoming rather hesitant to grant search & seizure warrants.

In Turkey, following the criminal complaint route against counterfeits is very effective, yet several criminal courts are becoming rather hesitant to grant search & seizure warrants.

Law No. 7416, amending E-Commerce Law, came into effect on 1 January 2023, and a comprehensive change has been made to Article 9, titled "obligations of intermediary service providers"...

In the cosmetics sector, logos play a crucial role considering that consumers pay close attention to brand image, but they act quickly when buying products. Visual appearance often shapes purchasing decisions...

The Ministry of Commerce, aligning with the European Union and the Free Trade Agreement frameworks, has introduced some regulations for importing electric vehicles.

The Turkish Constitutional Court ("Court") annulled paragraph 12 of Article 77 of the Consumer Protection Law, which granted the Advertisement Board the power to partially or entirely block access...

The Advertisement Board ("Board") amended the "Guideline on Advertisements Containing Price Information, Discount Sale Advertisements and Commercial Practices" ("Guideline")...

This comprehensive report examines the evolving landscape of personal data protection in Türkiye, analyzing regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and emerging compliance challenges through 2025 and into the first half of 2026. The analysis covers the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority's expanding guidance framework, significant enforcement actions totaling TRY 352.5 million in fines, and critical regulatory shifts including new cybersecurity legislation and constitutional court decisions