Advising on both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, BTS & Partners is a go-to team for tech companies and is praised for its ‘deep specialisation in Turkish internet law’. The group has expertise in a broad range of IP matters, including licence contracts, transfer agreements, copyright, infringement and employee inventions, as well as in IP litigation. Tuğrul Sevim leads the practice and specialises in complex IT contracts, electronic commerce, internet law, privacy and IT litigation. Described as a ‘trusted adviser in a fast-moving regulatory environment’, Zeynep Unlu is also a key contact for IP issues in the IT space.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The BTS Legal team stands out for its deep specialisation in Turkish internet law and its proactive, real-time monitoring of regulatory developments. Their responsiveness to urgent matters is consistently swift and well-informed. We value their clarity in navigating opaque legal environments, especially when official announcements are lacking, and their ability to translate complex legal mandates into actionable steps for global platforms.’
- ‘Tugrul Sevim is very helpful.'
- ‘They possess extensive knowledge, which enables them to provide rich legal advice by approaching problems from multiple perspectives.’
- ‘The group has great expertise in IP rights including copyrights, designs and trade marks and handles all types of IP matters.'
- ‘Zeynep Unlu is distinguished by her strategic clarity, responsiveness, and ability to deliver precise, actionable guidance under time-sensitive conditions. Her strong grasp of legal nuance and practical implementation makes her a trusted adviser in fast-moving regulatory environments.'
- ‘Melis Mert is easy to work with and responsive on every level. We feel comfortable and safe while working with her.’
Key clients
- LC Waikiki
- Flo
- Lenovo
- Enocta
- DigiGuardians
Work highlights
Advised LC Waikiki on unlawfully sold products, trade mark licensing agreements, and on notice-and-takedown liabilities of the marketplaces, in addition to advising on digital assets’ intellectual property right management.
Advised Lenovo on its works on prevention of counterfeit products and provided both strategic and legal advice on how a sustainable system can be established.
Providing extensive legal assistance to Flo with respect to their IT-related issues, which includes intellectual property related matters.
Practice head
Tugrul Sevim
Other key lawyers
Zeynep Unlu; Melis Mert