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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.

In the global economic order, as information has become a more strategic form of capital than tangible assets, the legal mechanisms designed to protect it have necessarily evolved. Non-Disclosure Agreements ("NDAs") function as the legal safeguard of trust at every level of the commercial ecosystem, from a simple business meeting to multi-billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") transactions.

An American multinational television channel filed two trademark applications in Türkiye, where the signs at issue both incorporate a stylized background partially incorporating the national flag...

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.

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

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Actions brought against decisions rendered by the Re-Examination and Evaluation Board (“Higher Board”) concerning trademark applications constitute an important part of Turkish trademark law practice. In practice, particularly in actions brought following the refusal of an opposition filed by the owner of an earlier trademark, it is common for plaintiffs to seek not only the cancellation of the Higher Board decision but also the invalidation of the trademark at issue if it is registered during the proceedings.

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

Law No. 7584, which was published in the Official Gazette on 20 June 2026 and entered into force on the same date, introduced significant amendments to the provisions of Law No. 4250 on the Monopoly of Spirits and Alcoholic Beverages concerning the advertising and promotion of alcoholic beverages and the use of brands.

According to the first paragraph of Article 5 of the Communiqué on Share Buybacks No. II-22.1 (the "Communiqué"), a share buyback program can only be approved by a general assembly resolution.

This comprehensive report examines the evolving landscape of personal data protection in Türkiye, analyzing regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and emerging compliance challenges through 2025 and into the first half of 2026. The analysis covers the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority's expanding guidance framework, significant enforcement actions totaling TRY 352.5 million in fines, and critical regulatory shifts including new cybersecurity legislation and constitutional court decisions

Turkey's pharmaceutical pricing system undergoes a major restructuring with the publication of the New Pricing Communiqué on August 29, 2026, implementing significant changes including increased Euro/TRY conversion rates, incentive mechanisms for first generic market entry, and the introduction of value-based pricing concepts. The new regulations establish detailed provisions for special product categories while leaving certain implementation details to future secondary legislation.

Presidential Decision No. 11031 introduces significant reforms to Turkey's pharmaceutical pricing system, raising the Euro/TRY adjustment rate to 65% and establishing new incentive structures for generic medications.

Turkey introduces sweeping new regulations for social media platforms and gaming services, establishing age restrictions for minors under 15, mandatory parental controls, and a comprehensive compliance...

Each year begins with an adjustment of the minimum wage, severance pay, and administrative fines set out under the Labour Act. This article provides an overview of the 2026 changes, which came into effect on 1 January 2026.

An American multinational television channel filed two trademark applications in Türkiye, where the signs at issue both incorporate a stylized background partially incorporating the national flag...

The Regulation on the Provision of Separate Services for Children and Age Verification by Social Network Providers (the “Regulation”), published in the Official Gazette dated 10 October 2026 and numbered 33396, will enter into force on 1 November 2026.

Actions brought against decisions rendered by the Re-Examination and Evaluation Board (“Higher Board”) concerning trademark applications constitute an important part of Turkish trademark law practice. In practice, particularly in actions brought following the refusal of an opposition filed by the owner of an earlier trademark, it is common for plaintiffs to seek not only the cancellation of the Higher Board decision but also the invalidation of the trademark at issue if it is registered during the proceedings.