Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Turkey Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Turkey Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Turkey, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Turkey and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
STEP 3
Trademark Registration Certificate
Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Turkey. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Turkey.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
- Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I previously filed my trademark in another country, can I claim priority in Turkey?
Yes. If you filed your trademark in another country within the last 6 months, you can claim priority in Turkey based on that earlier filing.
How long does it take for a trademark to be registered in Turkey?
Typically, if there are no oppositions or objections, trademark registration in Turkey takes about 15 months.
Do I need to provide a Power of Attorney?
Yes. A simple Power of Attorney is required. "Simple" means no notarization or legalization is needed.
What are the steps involved in processing a trademark application in Turkey after it has been submitted?
The process for handling a trademark application in Turkey includes the following steps:
Examination – The application is reviewed for:
- Meeting formal requirements
- Correct classification of goods/services
- Clear descriptions
- Non-descriptiveness
- Graphical representation capability
- Non-deceptiveness
- Conflicts with existing registrations
Publication – Application details …
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered in Turkey?
In Turkey, once a trademark is registered, it remains valid for 10 years from the date you applied for it.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration in Turkey?
Trademark registrations can be challenged by individuals or entities who own or have a license to an earlier trademark.
Can a registration be canceled in Turkey, and if so, under what circumstances?
A registration can be cancelled for the following reasons:
- No genuine use
- Contrary to moral principles or public policy
- Use of a geographical indication
- Generic or common terms
- Conflicts with a personal name
- Conflicts with registered designs
- Conflicts with trade names
- Registered under a representative's name
- Use of protected …
If I register my trademark in Turkey, will it be protected in other countries?
No, registering your trademark in Turkey only protects it within Turkey's borders.
Do I need to use my trademark in Turkey before applying for registration?
No, you don't need to use your trademark before applying for registration in Turkey. The law doesn't require it.
What is the duration of the opposition period in Turkey?
The opposition period begins when the application is published in the Trademarks Bulletin and lasts for three months. If the last day falls on a holiday, it will be extended to the next working day.
What rights do you gain by having a registered trademark in Turkey?
Yes. Only owners of a registered trademark have these rights:
- Exclusive right to use the trademark
- Right to challenge conflicting applications submitted later
- Right to oppose conflicting trademarks registered later
- Right to take legal action against third parties for infringement
- Right to seek compensation for infringement
- Right to license …
What actions must I take to meet the usage requirement for registered marks in Turkey?
In Turkey, registered trademarks must be used consistently and without any breaks for at least 5 years before they expire, as required by law.
Does registering a trademark in Turkey provide me with any legal rights in Turkey?
While you don't need to register a trademark to own it, registering gives you the official right to it. The first person to apply for registration gets the rights.
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