Additional Services in Turkey
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of using a trademark in Turkey before filing for registration?
Yes. Before filing, using the trademark can be beneficial by:
- Providing proof of ownership in disputes at the Turkey Trademark Office
- Showing that the trademark is unique
- Countering claims that the trademark lacks distinctiveness
What kinds of trademarks can be registered in Turkey?
In Turkey, you can register a trademark if it can be represented graphically and helps to differentiate a product or service from others. The types of trademarks that can be registered include:
- Words
- Slogans
- Names
- Holograms
- Trade dress
- Scents
- 3D shapes
- Colors
- Logos
- Sounds
- Movements
Is Turkey part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes, Turkey is a member of the Madrid Protocol.
Can I legally use my trademark in Turkey before it's registered?
Yes, you can legally use a trademark even if it hasn't been registered yet, for any goods or services.
What is the website for the trademark office in Turkey?
You can access the Turkish Trademark Office online at: https://www.tpe.gov.tr/TurkPatentEnstitusu/?lang=en
What are the reasons for opposing a trademark application in Turkey?
Trademarks can be opposed for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- Violation of moral standards and public interest
- Use of geographical names
- Use of generic or common terms
- Use of a well-known personal name
- Conflict with an existing design
- Conflict with existing trade names
- Registered under someone else's name, like …
Is the Nice Classification system used in Turkey?
Turkey follows the Nice Classification system as a general guideline.
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Turkey?
The following types of trademarks cannot be registered:
- Trademarks based on touch
- Trademarks based on taste
- Common terms or generic words
- Trademarks that are geographic location names
- Trademarks containing flags, names, or symbols of countries, states, regions, and international organizations
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