Intellectual Property Practice In Türkiye: Impressions For 2025

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 in certain areas. It would be fair to say that judges appointed in recent years have gradually become more adapted to the dynamics of intellectual property law, and this has contributed to a more predictable approach in terms of the reasoning of decisions and the management of proceedings.

Throughout the year a significant number of preliminary injunction decisions were rendered, particularly in trademark infringement disputes across various sectors. Preliminary injunctions remain a crucial mechanism for preventing the expansion of infringements and for protecting the commercial position of rights holders without waiting for the outcome of the main proceedings. Compared to previous years, it can be considered that delays in granting such decisions have largely been overcome. Where