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Trademark Law in Türkiye Key Developments and Predictions - 2024

While the year 2023 did not bring substantial changes to the Turkish Trademark Law practice, it can still be considered an important year in terms of introducing some modifications and innovations in application. A portion of the year, especially due to the changes in judges at the Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Courts in Istanbul, passed with uncertainties. However, with the appointment of new judges to these Courts in the last quarter of the year, there has…

Patent Law in Türkiye Key Developments and Predictions - 2024

As Turkish patent law strides into 2024, it is met with a landscape brimming with innovation, regulatory shifts, and strategic challenges. This overview distills critical insights and developments, guiding our interested readers through the intricate fabric of this evolving legal domain. The conversation around AI and inventorship heralds a new era for intellectual property, challenging traditional boundaries and prompting a reevaluation of legal frameworks both in Turkey and…

Media and Advertising Law in Turkey Key Developments and Predictions - 2024

The year 2023 was witness to important and significant developments for the practice of advertising law in Türkiye. While, some Guidelines were published by the Advertisement Board based on existing regulations, on the other hand, new legal regulations entered into force through amendments to the existing regulations. In addition, as a result of the effective examinations carried out by the Advertisement Board, prominent and exemplary decisions were rendered in terms of…

Data Protection and Privacy Law in Turkey Key Developments and Predictions - 2023

This year’s report focuses on the basic regulations and principles of personal data protection law, developments in Turkey, and the most important or challenging issues regarding data privacy as well as the latest developments in the field of personal data protection, the latest decisions and published guidelines. The Law on the Protection of Personal Data numbered 6698 (“Law”) entered into force in 2016. In 2022, it has been observed that settled case-laws have started to…

Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Law in Turkey Key Developments and Predictions - 2023

The year 2022, in which we have left behind the significant effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been a hectic year for the life sciences industry. It is expected that 2023 will be at least as busy as 2022 due to the amendments in the pharmaceutical and medical device legislation in the EU and the fact that presidential elections will be held in Turkey. The increase in the quality of health services and patients’ access to medicines has inevitably increased the demand for…

Copyright Law in Turkey Key Development and Predictions 2023

Turkish copyright law continues to develop solutions to issues arising from new technological developments while also focusing on existing and traditional sub-fields. Many plagiarism cases concerned with cinematographic works have been filed in the past year, receiving significant media coverage. Expert reports have elaborated on the subject of plagiarism in these cases, including those filed against award-winning films and TV shows. The elaboration of the term before the…

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Gün + Partners Top Ranked by IP STARS - Patent 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Gün + Partners has been top-ranked by Managing IP’s IP STARS 2024! Our team has been recognized as a top-tier firm in patent disputes and a tier 2 firm in patent prosecution. Additionally, three of our practitioners have been listed among the patent stars by IP STARS 2024. IP STARS is the leading specialist guide for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners to deal with contentious and non-contentious intellectual…

Our Electricity Turned "Green"!

Dear Friends and Colleagues, We have great news for you! As of June 2024, we have started using renewable energy sources for the electricity we consume at our headquarters. Prioritizing sustainable environmental policies in our firm’s operations is a part of our action plan that we created to combat climate change. To reduce our offices’ greenhouse gas emissions, we switched the electricity used in our main building in Istanbul to YEK-G certified renewable energy, provided by…

Güldeniz Doğan Alkan to Speak at the MARQUES IP Challenges in the Age of GenAI Webinar

Güldeniz Doğan Alkan, partner in our Trademarks and Designs practice, will speak at the upcoming Webinar on IP Challenges in the Age of GenAI organised by MARQUES on June 26. The speakers will look at generative AI models and their impact on trade mark, design and copyright law, including the latest developments concerning liability for infringement under the EU AI Act. The webinar is organised by the MARQUES Cyberspace Team and will cover the following topics: Ownership…

Mehmet Gün, Uğur Aktekin and Pınar Arıkan Have Been Recognized in the WTR Global Leaders 2024

We are delighted to announce that Mehmet Gün, Uğur Aktekin, and Pınar Arıkan have been recognized in the WTR Global Leaders 2024. WTR Global Leaders evaluates law firms and corporate trademark experts according to their expertise and experience in relation to creating, protecting, managing and enforcing essential brand rights, and also their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to deliver for their…

IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals Rankings 2024 Announced

The 2024 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals has been released online. We are proud to announce that we have been recognised as the top tier firm and our 8 practitioners are recognized as the leading individuals in the IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2024. The IAM Patent 1000 is a comprehensive directory that identifies the top patent professionals and expert witnesses globally, based on extensive research and…

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