Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights: An Overview of Intellectual Property Law in Turkey
Intellectual property rights are very important in Turkey and protecting valuable assets such as trademarks, patents and copyrights is critical to the success of businesses and individuals. As Karanfiloğlu Law and Mediation, we offer knowledge and experience on the legal processes for the protection and management of these rights.
Brand Rights
A brand is an important asset that allows a business to distinguish its products and services from others. The protection of trademark rights in Turkey is ensured by the applications made to the Turkish Trademark and Patent Office. The application process includes:
Trademark registration application
Examination and evaluation of the application
Objection process and approval of trademark registration
Renewal and transfer of trademark registration
Patent Rights
A patent is a legal right granted to protect a technical invention. Patent rights in Turkey are granted by the Turkish Trademark and Patent Office. The application process includes:
Patent application and preliminary examination
Patent search and evaluation
Patent approval and protection process
Patent transfer, licensing and renewal procedures
Copyright
Copyright is a legal right granted to the creator of an original work. In Turkey, copyrights are automatically protected as soon as the work is created and no registration is required. Copyright processes include:
Detection and tracking of copyright infringement
Copyright licensing and transfer processes
Resolution of copyright disputes
Conclusion
As Karanfiloğlu Law and Mediation, we offer knowledge and experience on the legal processes for the protection and management of these valuable assets on trademarks, patents and copyrights in Turkey. We help businesses and individuals increase their commercial success and gain competitive advantage by effectively protecting their intellectual property rights.