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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 Türkiye 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…
Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Law in Türkiye Key Developments and Predictions - 2024
In Türkiye, a rapid rise in exchange rates and adverse economic developments have led to difficulties in sourcing certain life sciences products on the market, and even caused some pharmaceutical companies to, either partially or fully, withdraw from the Turkish market, or to abandon the decision to introduce new products to the market. Moreover, news of counterfeit products related to the practices of product procurement from abroad have further increased concerns about the…
Copyright Law in Türkiye 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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Turkey Legal Update - November 2024
- Artificial Intelligence and Pharmaceutical Industry: The Transformation in the Technology and Patent System Shaping the Future
- Infinity Case Highlights Importance of Global Appreciation
- Amendments to the Consumer Protection Law and E-Commerce Law
- Legislative Developments for Artificial Intelligence in Turkiye
News and Events
Özge Atilgan Karakulak, Will be Speaker at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit
Özge Atilgan Karakulak, a partner in our life sciences practice, will be a speaker at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit in Amsterdam, taking place on January 21-22, 2025.
She will be speaking at the session titled “Bolar Exemption Safe Harbor Update Across Europe and the USA.”
The summit will provide critical insights, including analyses of the first UPC decisions on the merits, cross-border case law, and refined litigation strategies. Key sessions will…
Gün + Partners Will Participate in PatentMeet Mentorship Programme
Hande Hançar, Zeynep Çağla Üstün, and Pınar Arıkan will participate as mentors in the PatentMeet Mentorship Programme launched by Patent Effect.
The PatentMeet Mentoring Programme, of which we are one of the sponsors, offers participants who want to learn about protecting, managing and developing their intellectual property rights or who aim for a career in the field of intellectual property rights the opportunity to have one-to-one mentoring meetings with Turkey's leading…
Pınar Arıkan Will Attend the FICPI 22nd Open Forum in Madrid
We are excited to announce our participation in the FICPI 22nd Open Forum in Madrid and warmly invite you to meet with us during the event.
Pınar Arıkan will be representing Gün + Partners at the forum.
More than 20 years’ of experience has won the FICPI Open Forum a strong reputation for high-quality working sessions, with a special focus on best practices in IP firm management.
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş and Yalçın Umut Talay Will Be Attending IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2024
We are pleased to announce our participation at the IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2024, which will be held in Brussels on 20-21 November 2024 and extend an invitation for a potential meeting during the event.
Representing our TMT and Data Protection & Privacy practices, Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş, partner, and Yalçın Umut Talay, managing associate, will be attending the conference. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities or simply reconnecting…
Mehmet Gün Has Been Listed in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025
Mehmet Gün, our founding partner, is listed in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025.
Since its inception the IAM Strategy 300 is showcasing the top experts in the IP world. It is the only resource of its kind, acknowledging leaders from across in-house, private practice and service provider roles. A slot in the 300 is the mark of a professional whose approach to intellectual property is regarded by peers as truly strategic in nature.
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