Gün + Partners delivers top-tier intellectual property services through its three specialised subgroups, catering to blue-chip corporates across brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, and patent-related matters. The firm’s distinguished client base spans the food and beverage, automotive, TMT, retail, and pharmaceutical sectors. Uğur Aktekin is celebrated for his expertise in trademarks, designs, copyrights, and patents, counselling both local and multinational clients. Barış Zühdü Kalaycı stands out for his proficiency in anti-counterfeiting, anti-piracy, and IP criminal litigation. Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın brings invaluable insights into patent actions and pharmaceutical regulations, making her a key asset to the practice.
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‘This firm has a professional, client-oriented team of IP professionals who are well-versed in the specific needs of clients.'
‘This firm has a very strong base of lawyers who are extremely knowledgeable on trademark and copyright matters, from search and clearance to filing and prosecution to enforcement and maintenance.'
'We have litigated many cases with this firm, both contested Oppositions and Cancellations and infringement actions.’
‘Uğur Aktekin is the leading partner of the trademark practice who is knowledgeable, responsive and cost-effective and provides sophisticated advice at a reasonable cost. His team is very strong.'
'We have worked with Güldeniz Doğan Alkan, Hande Hançar and Pınar Arıkan all of whom are smart, knowledgeable and responsive. ’
‘They have excellent expertise in trademark law and good sector knowledge.’
‘They are responsible, responsive, understand the business needs, and easy to communicate with.’
‘We always work with Özge Atılgan Karakulak on our IP and regulatory matters. Özge is an amazing professional with extensive expertise in pharma industry matters and patent litigation. She is always updated with all developments in the field, she provides very to the point advice in all matters and we trust her completely when we are working with her.'
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Practice head
Mehmet Gün; Uğur Aktekin; Barış Kalaycı; Özge Atılgan Karakulak
Other key lawyers
Hande Hançar; Selin Erciyas; Zeynep Alhas; Güldeniz Doğan Alkan; Mutlu Yıldırım Köse; Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın; Pınar Arıkan