Music is a universal form of expression that transcends cultures, languages, and generations. From ancient times to today’s digital platforms, music has always served as a powerful carrier of emotions, thoughts, and collective memory. The creation of this powerful form of expression involves the creative efforts of many individuals—ranging from lyricists and composers to performers and sound engineers—and this effort is recognized and protected by means of copyrights.
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As of September 14, 2022, disputes concerning domain names with the ccTLD for Türkiye – “.tr” – are resolved under the TRABİS (“TR Domain Name Information System”) framework by accredited Dispute Resolution Service Providers (“DRS Provider”). This new system aims to resolve domain name ownership and use disputes more effectively. A notable recent development in this new system and process emerged when a DRS Provider’s decision was brought before the courts.
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As of January 2024, there are 57.50 million social media users in Türkiye[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 behaviour. Given the influence of social media influencers on consumption patterns, the importance of adhering to legal regulations concerning…
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The Advertisement Board (“Board”) closely monitored dark patterns on online user interfaces that facilitate consumers to enter into subscription agreements, and which might deceive, coerce, manipulate consumers into making choices that may not be in their best interests. Dark patterns are broadly considered deceptive commercial practices under the Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices Regulation which defines “The use of guiding interface designs, options, or…
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In Türkiye, the advertising, promotion, and similar activities related to alcoholic beverages are prohibited across all communication channels, including television, radio, cinema, print media, and digital platforms. Therefore, it is not permitted to promote or advertise alcoholic beverage brands in any way. This restriction also includes advertisements made through social media influencers. The Advertisement Board has scrutinised hidden advertisements of alcoholic beverage…
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During its meeting in March 2024, the Advertisement Board examined sponsored advertisements placed by certain companies via Google Adwords/Google Ads, in which registered trademarks of competitor firms were used as keywords. Accordingly, the Board imposed a suspension penalty on advertisements where a company's trade name and trademark used to identify its services were selected as keywords by other companies, on the grounds that such advertisements were misleading to…
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