Özdirekcan Dündar Senocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel combines ‘strong international experience with an excellent understanding of the local market’ when advising clients on intellectual property matters. The group is skilled in both patent and trade mark disputes, and has unique capabilities in anti-counterfeiting. Leading the group, Esra Dündar Loiseau advises on all aspects of IP and is particularly reputed for her experience working with luxury brands, regularly bringing cases before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. Ozan Ünal, Gökçesu Solak Doğan and Yusuf Topaloğlu are also notable IP specialists.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is responsive, business-minded, and easy to work with. They combine strong international experience with an excellent understanding of the local market, which makes them stand out from other firms.’
- ‘The lawyers are approachable, attentive, and solution-oriented.'
- ‘The firm has built a reputation in Turkey as one of the most trusted and effective firms in the field of intellectual property.'
- ‘The lawyers are distinguished by their professionalism, technical depth, and client-oriented mindset. They stand out from competitors because they do not simply provide legal analysis but also practical and strategic guidance tailored to the industry.'
- ‘The team consistently demonstrates very strong expertise within our specific industry, always providing insightful and strategic advice for our matters.'
- ‘The level of professionalism, dedication, and expertise exhibited by each team member is truly remarkable.'
Key clients
- Société d’Articles Hygiéniques
- RIMOWA GMBH
- Lancome Parfums Beauté & Cie
- LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
- Superdry – DKH Retail Limited
- Volvo
- Christian Dior
- Laboratoire Nuxe
- Chanel
- IBM Corporate
Work highlights
Assisting L’Oréal in a criminal proceeding concerning the seizure of counterfeit perfumes bearing its trade mark.
Representing Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton in customs proceedings to prevent the circulation of counterfeit products.
Assisting FENDI S.R.L. regarding proceedings before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, in cases of similar trade mark application by third parties.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Esra Dündar Loiseau
Other key lawyers
Ozan Ünal; Gökçesu Solak Doğan; Yusuf Topaloğlu