Intellectual and Industrial Property Law

Intellectual and industrial property law covers rights over the products of intellectual effort and over the distinctive signs and inventions used in commercial life. The preparation and prosecution of trademark, patent, utility model, industrial design and geographical indication applications, oppositions to publication, registration and renewal procedures, and appeals before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office are the main subjects of this field.

Actions for the declaration and cessation of infringements of trademark and design rights, invalidation and revocation actions, licence and assignment agreements, trade name and domain name disputes, and the protection of copyright in scientific and literary works, musical works, works of fine art and computer programs, together with copyright agreements, also fall within this field.