New Code Of Conduct Rules For Patent And Trademark Attorneys

Introduction

The new IP Code entered into force on January 10 2017 and contains provisions regarding the profession of patent and trademark attorneys.

An ad hoc regulation, which entered into force on May 18 2017 and was issued under the new IP Code, establishes the code of conduct by which patent and trademark attorneys are bound.

The new IP Code and the ad hoc regulation are set to have a major impact on the profession as they establish new rules regarding the responsibilities of patent and trademark attorneys, especially from a disciplinary standpoint.

Before the new IP Code came into force, Turkey had:

• l no nationwide umbrella organisation covering the profession;