Impact of Finalised Revocation Decision on Preliminary Injunction Demands
Under Turkish procedure law, a preliminary injunction is regulated as a temporary legal protection measure pursuant to Article 389 of the Civil Procedure Code (6100). The aim of this protection is to prevent much higher damages during proceedings that continue for at least four to five years until the decision is finalised. The adoption of preliminary injunction decisions depends on the existence of certain conditions, such as a situation which may make it difficult to… »
The General Data Protection Regulation: Achieving Compliance for EU and non-EU Companies
The European Union (EU) has introduced new legislation on the protection of personal data: the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR was adopted on 27 April 2016 and it will come into force on 25 May 2018 after a two-year transition period. Businesses in the EU are readjusting their processing activities in order to ensure compliance with the GDPR. However, it is not only EU businesses that should be working towards compliance, but also some non-EU businesses… »
Extraordinary Times
As the developments frequently makes headlines in international media we, the Turkish people, have been living in extraordinary times since the 15 July 2016 military coup attempt. Whilst it was generally known that members of a faith-based movement had worked their way up the ranks of almost all state institutions and secured the key decision making posts, we all trusted in their good intentions for our nation and the country. The judiciary was the most infiltrated, we had… »
Shining Light on Turkey’s New IP Code
Turkey’s Industrial Property Code No 6769 (“the IPC”) was published in the Official Gazette and came into force on 10 January 2017. The IPC abolished the Decree Laws on the protection of trademarks, patents, geographical indications (“GIs”) and designs by unifying them into a single code. One of the main aims of the IPC is providing compliance with developments in EU IP law. At this point, in addition to unifying and harmonising the existing… »
Telecoms and Media 2017, Turkey Chapter
Communications policy 1 Regulatory and institutional structure Summarise the regulatory framework for the communications sector. Do any foreign ownership restrictions apply to communications services? The main legislation governing the communications sector is the Electronic Communications Law numbered 5809 and dated November 05, 2008. (the “ECL”). The ECL provides the main principles regarding the authorisation of the operators, their obligations and the powers granted to… »
Protection of Traditional Product Names under the New IP Code No. 6769
Abstract Partners Uğur Aktekin and Güldeniz Doğan Alkan examine the reach of Turkey‘s new IP Code and its impact on traditional product names. Analysis The Industrial Property Code No. 6769 (the IPC) was published in the Official Gazette and came into force on 10 January 2017. The IPC abolished the Decree-Laws on the protection of Trademarks, Patents, Geographical Indications (GIs) and Designs by unifying them into a single code. One of the main aims of the IPC is… »