Class Similarity In Turkish Trademark Law And Problems Occurred By Divergent Interpretations

A. INTRODUCTION:

‘Uncertainty' is a concept that has been researched and studied by many disciplines. In physics, for example, Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle is claimed to be one of the most fundamental elements that distinguish quantum physics from classical physics. (Wikipedia, Uncertainty Principle, UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncertainty_principle (last visited Sep 15, 2023). Likewise, it is known that sciences such as psychiatry and psychology delve into and analyze the concept of uncertainty and its effects on the human being.

In law, uncertainty may result from the narrow and/or broad interpretation of a legal concept by individuals or institutions adopting different points of view and criteria. Particularly, differences in how the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and the Judicial Bodies interpret class similarity may in some cases lead to uncertainties in practice. This not only increases the number of disputes pending