In 2013, a significant number of M&A deals closed in Turkey. According to the Turkish Competition Authority’s 2013 annual report, there were 213 M&A transactions (and joint ventures) submitted to the Competition Authority for clearance in 2013. According to the records of the Competition Authority, the most active sectors have been energy, food and beverages, telecommunications, media and technology (TMT), transport and pharmaceuticals. The total deal value in 2013…
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As the Middle East becomes the second largest market for Turkish exports, and both regions benefit from significant bilateral investment, Turkish law firm Mehmet Gun & Partners analyses the background to this rapid growth Bilateral trade between the Middle East and Turkey has been on the rise. Turkey’s autonomous and independent position has made it a valuable ally for many MENA countries.
You can read the full article here: Turkey: Rising trends in bilateral trade
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A recent decision by the Ankara First Civil IP Court has provided valuable guidance on the consideration of third-party rights during the examination of the novelty of industrial design registrations.
In November 2010 Turkish company SPA Fonksiyonel Gıda İçecek ve Turizm Yatırımları Ticaret İthalat İhracat Limited Şirketi filed an industrial design application for the design reproduced below before the Turkish Patent Institute (TPI).
Red Bull GmbH filed an opposition against…
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In November 2010 Turkish company SPA Fonksiyonel Gıda İçecek ve Turizm Yatırımları Ticaret İthalat İhracat Limited Şirketi filed an industrial design application for the design reproduced below before the Turkish Patent Institute (TPI).
Red Bull GmbH filed an opposition against the application on the grounds of lack of novelty and distinctiveness based on the get-up of the Red Jak energy drink, depicted below, which was on sale in 2006 and 2007.
The opposition was also…
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On 21 July 2016, the Council of Ministers of Turkey announced a state of emergency for the entire country due to the failed military coup which took place on 15 July 2016. Following such announcement, the state of emergency period has been further extended for an additional three months starting from 19 January 2017 as per the decision published in the Official Gazette on 5 January 2017.
As a consequence of the state of emergency, the Council of Ministers has decided to take…
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Turkish Restrictions on the Internet: The Highly Debated New Law in Turkey Enters into Force and is Subsequently Amended
March 11, 2014 Articles — Bentley James Yaffe, Selin Sinem Erciyas and Uğur Aktekin
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