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PCT National Phase Entries for Turkey

Upon completion of the international phase of a PCT application, if the applicant of the international patent (or utility model)...

Re-Establishment of Patent Rights in Turkey

As per article 107(2) of the Industrial Property Code numbered 6769 (“Code”), the applicants or holders of a patent may request the...

Software and IP: 1- Protection with Different Intellectual Property Rights

The importance and value of the software industry are increasing day by day with the effect of digitalization that is accelerating....

Cancellation Action Against the Decisions of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office

In line with article 15(c) of the Code numbered 5000 (the Code on the Patent and Trademark Attorneyship and Some Regulations), it is...

Patent Assignment in Turkey

In Turkey, the ownership of patents can be transferred to third parties through a patent assignment agreement. A patent assignment...

Annual Fees of Utility Models in Turkey (2023)

In Turkey, annual fees for a utility model (or a utility model application) are paid in advance for the third year and each subsequent year.

Annual Patent Fees in Turkey (2023)

Patent Protection Term The patent protection term is 20 years from the effective filing date. The respective term cannot be extended....

European Patent Validation in Turkey

Turkey is a party to the European Patent Convention (“EPC”). European patents validated in Turkey are published in the Turkish Patent...

Licensing of Intellectual Property Rights in Turkey

Intellectual property rights holders may permit third parties through license agreements to use their intellectual property rights...

Research and examination requests can be submitted simultaneously in patent applications in Turkey

According to the announcement made on 2 January 2019 by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (“Office”), for accelerating the main...

A Guide to the Turkish Customs Measures Against Counterfeit Goods

The counterfeiting of goods is threatening international trade more than ever before. According to the Economic Costs of Counterfeiting...