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Intellectual Property Law
A work and a trademark are protected by the record.
From trademark, patent and design applications to opposition and invalidation proceedings, from copyright infringement to licence agreements, we build the written protection of intellectual work.
Scope
- Trademark, patent and design registration applications
- Oppositions before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu)
- Invalidation and infringement actions
- Copyright disputes
- Licence and assignment agreements
Process
- 01SearchSimilar registrations and registrability are searched.
- 02ApplicationThe application is filed with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.
- 03PublicationPublication in the bulletin; third-party oppositions are monitored.
- 04RegistrationThe registration decision and certificate are obtained.
- 05ProtectionCease-and-desist notices, evidence preservation and litigation against infringement.
Frequently recorded questions
The answers below are general information; your specific matter requires a consultation.
How long is a registered trademark protected?
For ten years from the filing date, renewable for successive ten-year periods (Turkish Industrial Property Code No. 6769, SMK Article 23).
What is the deadline to oppose a published trademark application?
An opposition may be filed with the Office within two months of the application's publication in the bulletin (SMK Article 18).
Does copyright require registration?
Rights in intellectual and artistic works arise when the work is created; registration is not required. Registration options can still be used to make proof easier.
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