Changes To Administrative Trade Mark Revocation In Türkiye

For the first time in Turkey, the IP law enacted in 2017 introduced an administrative revocation procedure before the Turkish Patent and Trade Mark Office. However, to ensure a smooth transition, its implementation was delayed until 10 January 2024.

Previously, actions for revocation of trade marks based on non-use were filed as a court action before the specialized IP courts.

As of 10 January 10 2024, the Office has become responsible for handling revocation requests. However, at that date, the regulation on the implementation of the administrative revocation of trade marks was not published.

Due to uncertainties concerning the procedure, the Office started to accept revocation requests as "preliminary applications" but could not start examining them on the merits due to the lack of implementing regulation.