Turkey Introduces Intellectual Property Rules For Scientific And Technological Research Council

Turkey has introduced principles and procedures for management of intellectual property rights owned or shared by the Scientific and Technological Research Council ("TÜBİTAK"). The Regulation introduces provisions for protecting intellectual property developed by TÜBİTAK staff, or within related grant programs, as well as transfer, payments and use of these rights.

The Regulation on Procedures and Principles Regarding Management of Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfers ("Regulation") was published in Official Gazette number 29818 on 1 September 2016, entering into effect on the same date.

Notable provisions introduced by the Regulation include:

• Intellectual products developed by TÜBİTAK's staff as a part of their jobs, or based on TÜBİTAK's experience, work or facilities, are deemed to belong to TÜBİTAK (unless another provision applies).