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Court of Cassation Issues Controversial Decision on Likelihood of Confusion in Dispute Over Pharma Marks

The owner of the marks BATIKAR and BATISOL in Class 5 sued the defendant for selling antiseptic disinfectants under the mark MIRADERM BATIMER While the IP Court ruled in favour of the defendant, the Regional Court – and subsequently the Court of Cassation – found that the shared element ‘bati’ created a likelihood of confusion Arguably, the courts did not take into account the specifics of the relevant sector and the global appreciation principle in the examination of… »

Close Ties Between Competiton And Data Privacy Raises Competiton Concerns

The intersection between competition and data privacy has emerged in recent years. Questions have arisen globally about whether processing of consumers’ (personal) data constitute a competition issue, and, how authorities and capabilities between the two approaches can be managed and cooperate. Meta In the Origin of Investigations On December 5, 2024, the investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) in Turkiye has been concluded following the acceptance of the… »

A New Regulation on the Sanction for Non-Attendance to Mandatory Mediation

The Constitutional Court’s decision dated 14 March 2024 and numbered 2023/160 E., 2023/160 E., 2024/77 K. annulled Article 18/A of the Law No. 6325 on Mediation in Civil Disputes (“Mediation Law”). The annulled provision imposed a sanction on parties causing the mediation to end due to their failure to attend the first mediation meeting without a valid excuse, holding them liable for all litigation costs and attorney fees, even if they were partially or fully justified in the… »

Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Digitalization: What Awaits the Healthcare Sectors in the 12th Development Plan and the 2025 Presidential Annual Program?

The 12th Development Plan 2024–2028 (“Development Plan”) and the 2025 Presidential Annual Program (“Program”) set the development goals and strategic policies for various sectors in Türkiye. In line with the Development Plan and Program, the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors are among those that emphasize key goals to increase Türkiye’s sustainability in the healthcare field, enhance domestic production capacity, and reduce dependency on imports. Overall, the aim is… »

Developments About Corporate Sustainability in Türkiye

The principle of sustainability initially emerged as a corporate social responsibility notion under the management activities of companies and then, brought along the necessity for companies to act ethically and responsibly towards their stakeholders. The elements of environmental, social and economic sustainability are collectively at the core of corporate social responsibility and this concept is based on the responsibility of companies towards society. It is observed that… »

How to Become a Responsible Influencer?

As of January 2024, there are 57.50 million social media users in Turkey[1], and digital platforms hold the largest share of advertising investments at approximately 71.2% for the year 2024[2]. Within these digital investments, social media influencers account for 5%, underscoring their significant role in shaping consumer behavior. Given the influence of social media influencers on consumption patterns, the importance of adhering to legal regulations concerning… »

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