Global Patent Litigation Handbook 2015

Copyright Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Turkey, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

This article examines the protection of patents, utility models, designs, copyright and related commercial interests in Turkey. It considers territorial protection, filing routes, ownership, employee and commissioned works, licences, infringement, interim remedies, customs measures and the evidence needed for enforcement. The judicial authorities cited in the text illustrate the importance of identifying the particular right and the person entitled to enforce it.

Turkey protects trademarks, patents, utility models, designs and geographical indications principally under Industrial Property Law No. 6769. Copyright remains subject to the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works No. 5846.

The term 'intellectual property' has two different pillars, one relating to 'copyrights' and the other to 'industrial property', which includes trademarks...

For many years, in order to cover any rights pertaining to trademarks, patents, designs, utility models and geographical indications, one had to look at an assortment of decree laws instead of consulting a single, united code.

Türkiye has established itself as one of the leading players in the global mobile gaming industry. According to various industry reports, the Turkish mobile gaming market's volume surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025[NF1.1], while Turkish-based [NF2.1]studios such as Peak Games, Gram Games, Rollic Games and Dream Games have achieved remarkable international success. As the industry continues to expand, so do the legal questions surrounding the creation, commercialisation and protection of mobile games.

The rapidly evolving digital ecosystem has transformed copyright law from a technical field into a central topic of economic and societal debate. This comprehensive review examines significant developments in Turkish copyright law as of 2025, exploring how artificial intelligence, digital content creation, press publishing rights, and the sports industry are challenging existing legal frameworks and reshaping the balance between right holders and users.

The refusal can be appealed by the applicant within two months and it is expected to be appealed.

This article examines Turkish trademark registration and the continuing protection of brands owned by foreign businesses. It considers clearance searches, classification, application procedure, refusal, opposition, use requirements, cancellation, renewal and enforcement. The role of registered trademark agents and the choice between national filing and international routes are also addressed.

The application in bad faith was taken into consideration by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (formerly known as Turkish Patent Institute) in evaluation of oppositions