Trademark, Patent and Copyright Violations: Prevention and Resolution of Intellectual Property Violations in Turkey
Intellectual property rights in Turkey are of great importance for businesses and individuals. Trademark, patent and copyright infringement relates to legal processes that ensure the protection and management of valuable assets. As Karanfiloğlu Law and Mediation, we offer knowledge and experience to prevent and resolve violations of these rights.
Trademark Infringement
Trademark infringement is when a business or individual uses a similar or identical mark that can be confused with another business’s registered trademark. The main legal processes for trademark infringement in Turkey are:
Detection of infringement: The infringed trademark owner or attorney must document the infringement situation and make a determination.
Sending a warning: A written warning must be sent to the violator to stop the violation and pay the necessary compensation.
Filing a lawsuit: If there is no positive response to the warning, the trademark owner or his attorney can file a trademark infringement lawsuit.
Patent Infringement
Patent infringement is when a person or business uses, produces or sells a patented invention belonging to someone else without permission.
The main legal processes for patent infringement in Turkey are:
Detection of infringement: The patent owner or his attorney must document the infringement situation and make a determination.
Sending a warning: A written warning must be sent to the violator to stop the violation and pay the necessary compensation.
Filing a lawsuit: If a positive response is not received, the patent owner or his attorney can file a patent infringement lawsuit.
Copyright Infringement
Copyright infringement is when a person or business uses, reproduces, or distributes another’s copyrighted work without permission. The main legal processes for copyright infringement in Turkey are:
Infringement detection: The copyright owner or agent must document the infringement.
Sending a notice: A written notice must be sent to the violator to stop the infringement and pay the necessary compensation. Filing a lawsuit: If a positive response to the notice is not received, the copyright owner or his agent may file a lawsuit for copyright infringement.
The Role of the Lawyer in Violation Lawsuits
In trademark, patent and copyright infringement, lawyers play an important role in defending the rights of rights holders by guiding the processes correctly. The duties of the lawyer in these processes are as follows:
Violation Detection and Evidence Gathering: The lawyer investigates allegations of violations, detects violations and collects evidence.
Preparing and sending a warning letter: The lawyer prepares and sends the warning to be sent to the violating party.
Management of the litigation process: If a lawsuit is required after the notice, the lawyer manages the litigation process and represents the client in court.
Claims for compensation: The lawyer makes the necessary demands for compensation for the damage suffered in case of violation.
Karanfiloğlu Success in Law and Mediation and Violation Lawsuits
As Karanfiloğlu Law and Mediation, we have an experienced and expert team on legal processes for trademark, patent and copyright infringement in Turkey. We offer effective solutions to protect our clients’ rights and prevent violations. Contact us to evaluate your infringement claims and manage a successful litigation process.
