Gün + Partners, whose ‘expertise of the Turkish trade mark system is second to none’, is a go-to group for all aspects of intellectual property law. Singled out for their ability to ‘handle the most complicated trade mark matters’, the lawyers specialise in a diverse range of practice areas, including patents and utility models, trade marks and copyright, anti-counterfeiting and IP prosecution. Key lawyers include IP veteran Mehmet GünUğur Aktekin, who advises local and multinational companies on prosecution, enforcement and litigation strategies; and Özge Atılgan Karakulak, who has extensive experience with patent infringement actions, particularly in the pharma industry.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘True IP experts, very reliable. One gets the impression that cases are well managed and taken care of.’
  • ‘The firm distinguishes itself through its deep industry knowledge, responsiveness, and commercially minded advice.'
  • ‘Compared to competitors, they are approachable and maintain a consistent partner-level involvement, which gives us confidence in the advice we receive.'
  • ‘They are very practical in their approach, strategy, and advice, balancing risks, benefits, and costs when providing their assessment of a given issue.'
  • ‘The team is very knowledgeable and reliable. Their expertise of the Turkish trade mark system is second to none and they provide creative and effective solutions. Ugur and his team are our "go to" team in Turkey.’
  • ‘Selin Sinem Erciyas led our ongoing litigation with outstanding skill and judgement. She combines technical excellence with a practical focus on outcomes.'

Lawyers

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Practice head

Mehmet Gün; Uğur Aktekin; Özge Atılgan Karakulak

Other key lawyers

Hande Hançar; Selin Sinem Erciyas; Zeynep Seda Alhas; Mutlu Yıldırım Köse; Güldeniz Doğan Alkan; Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın