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From the Perspective of Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Increasing Need for Regulation in Artificial Intelligence

Nov 28, 2025
Data Protection and Privacy
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the widespread use of generative artificial intelligence systems also bring the need to regulate artificial intelligence. The steps taken and the issues discussed in European Union member states within the scope…

Turkish Court of Cassation Invalidates Motor Oil Trademark Application in Monster Energy Drink Dispute

Dec 03, 2025
Trademarks and Designs
In a recent decision of the Turkish Court of Cassation (Merit No. 2024/6138, Decision No. 2025/3800), the Court conducted a holistic comparison between a globally renowned energy drink brand and a motor oil brand, examining all aspects, from the similarity…

Surprise Boxes: Mystery or Risk for Consumers?

Nov 25, 2025
Technology, Media and Telecom
In recent years, the concept of “mystery boxes” or “surprise boxes” has become increasingly popular, taking a central place in the marketing strategies of many companies. While the element of surprise and intrigue offered by these products is highly appealing,…

Corporate Reporting Obligations Regarding Transactions Affecting Foreign Exchange Position

Oct 27, 2025
Corporate and M&A
In light of the amendments made in the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Monitoring of Transactions Affecting Foreign Exchange Positions by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (“Regulation”)on 3 May 2025, the criteria for companies…

Turkish Courts Invalidate Trademark for Similarity to Madran Mountain Spring Water

Nov 27, 2025
Trademarks and Designs
In Turkey, absolute grounds for refusal in trademark registration are regulated under Article 5 of the Industrial Property Code No 6769 (the IP Code). According to Article 5(1)(f) of the IP Code, signs that may mislead the public about matters…

New Legal Provision Addressing Counterfeit and Unauthorized Practices in the Medical Device Industry

Sep 25, 2025
Life Sciences
The Law No. 7557 on the “Amendments to Certain Laws Related to Health and to the Decree Law No. 663”, which entered into force on 24 July 2025, introduced numerous changes that directly affect the healthcare sector. One of these…

Turkish Court of Cassation’s Assessment of Organic Connection in the Liability of Legal Entities for Employment Receivables

Jun 24, 2025
Employment
In its recent decisions[1], the Turkish Court of Cassation conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the organic connection when determining whether the legal entities named as defendants in the case are jointly and severally liable for the employment receivables. In this…

Artificial Intelligence and Pharmaceutical Industry: The Transformation in the Technology and Patent System Shaping the Future

Nov 25, 2025
Patents and Utility Models
Artificial intelligence influences every aspect of our lives and creates revolutionary effects in the pharmaceutical industry as well as in many other sectors. From DeepMind's AlphaGo success to Tempus' personalized approaches to cancer treatment, AI-enabled innovations offer not only scientific…

Türkiye’s Healthcare System Undergoes Major Legal Reforms

Aug 28, 2025
Life Sciences
On July 24, 2025, Türkiye introduced the Law Amending Certain Laws Related to Health (“the Law No. 7557), a wide-ranging reform aimed at modernizing and improving its healthcare industry. This legislation comes at a time when rapid social and economic…

Letter of Commitment For Evictıon: Issues of Proof

Jun 24, 2025
Dispute Management , Construction and Real Estate
Due to economic fluctuations in Turkey in the recent years, landlords have been seeking to increase rent prices and tenants have not responded favorably to these requests which eventually lead to an increase in disputes over eviction. Particularly in residential…

Navigating Türkiye’s Legal Landscape on Parallel Imports and Grey Market Goods

Jul 25, 2025
Anti-Counterfeiting
Parallel imports and grey market goods (ie, genuine products that have been imported into a country without the trademark owner's consent, after being legitimately placed on the market elsewhere] have long been a subject of legal and commercial tension worldwide,…

Legal Issues Arising in Autonomous (Driverless) Vehicles: Liability and Privacy

Jul 24, 2025
Insurance and Reinsurance , Technology, Media and Telecom
Rapid technological developments in the automotive sector have led to the increased presence of autonomous (driverless) vehicles in traffic in some countries around the world, thereby bringing related legal issues to the forefront.  In this context, there is a need…

Annual Reviews

Patent Law in Türkiye Key Developments and Predictions - 2025

In recent years, there have been significant changes in patent law globally and also in Türkiye.  Developments of the past year provide guidance for patent owners, industry and legal professionals in what to expect from patent law in 2025. The dynamic nature of patent law, technological developments, new legislative regulations and disputes in the area of patents have continued to restructure the mechanisms of patent protection. While artificial intelligence has led the…

Media and Advertising Law in Türkiye Key Developments and Predictions - 2025

The year 2024 was of significance for the development of advertising law in Türkiye. On the one hand, amendments to the Consumer Protection Law strengthened the regulatory oversight and enforcement capacity of the Advertisement Board; while on the other hand, as a result of effective examinations carried out by the Advertisement Board, numerous prominent and precedent decisions were rendered in terms of commercial advertising and unfair commercial practices. According to…

Trademark Law in Türkiye Key Developments and Predictions - 2025

The year 2024 can be described as a stable yet relatively uneventful period for Turkish trademark law, with no major legislative changes or ground-breaking reforms. As of 10 January 2024, the regulation allowing the administrative revocation of trademarks before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office officially entered into force. However, the anticipated secondary regulations were not implemented, leaving uncertainties surrounding the process throughout the year. Similarly…

Copyright Law in Türkiye Key Developments and Predictions - 2025

In the context of recent digitalization trends, discussions on copyright have become central to intellectual property disputes. In Türkiye as well, these discussions continue unabated, albeit largely within a theoretical framework. The greatest debate undoubtedly revolves around whether generative AI models, particularly computer systems capable of processing data such as text, images, and sound to create original content, qualify as works, and copyright ownership of the…

Data Protection and Privacy Law in Türkiye Key Developments and Predictions - 2025

In this year’s report, we focus on the latest developments in the field of personal data protection, recent decisions, and published guidelines, as well as the fundamental regulations and principles of personal data protection law. Additionally, we analyse key developments in Turkiye, current significant issues in this area, and expectations, evaluations, and trends for the future. The year 2024 has once again been marked by significant developments in personal data…

Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Law in Türkiye Key Developments and Predictions - 2025

The year 2024 marks a challenging period for the Turkish healthcare industry. Economic fluctuations, inflation and increases in exchange rates have put a strain on supply chains in the life sciences sector, prompting various pharmaceutical and medical device companies to reassess their market strategies. During this process, the decisions of certain companies to suspend their plans to launch new products, in addition to issues related to access to medication, have fuelled the…
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Monthly Newsletters

Türkiye Legal Update - November 2025

News and Events

Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas will Speak at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit

Dicle Doğan to Speak at ARTED’s “Anti-Corruption and Interactions with Healthcare Professionals” Training

We Attended the INTA 2025 Policy Dialogue Panel

2025 Policy Dialogue: Safeguarding Intellectual Property Rights & Public Health

Mehmet Gün Listed in IAM Strategy 300 2026

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