Born in Elazığ on the east of Turkey, Saim Dursun, depicts, with the warm liveliness of light and color on his spatula, the true Anatolian picture uncovering the strong willpower of Turkish people and their joy of life despite hardship. Painter Saim Dursun passed away in August 13, 2021 at the age of 62.
RTUK’s Supervising and Monitoring Authority Extended to Internet Broadcasts
The Law on Amendment to Tax Laws, Some Laws and Decree-Laws (“Law”) which brings amendments to RTUK Law no. 6112 was approved by the President, was published in the Official Gazette numbered 30373bis on March 27, 2018. Highlights of the amendment to the RTUK Law Media service providers which make online broadcasting and platform operators which transmit these broadcasts via the internet are required obtain license from RTUK. Online broadcasting activities will be subject to…
New Regulation Regarding the Food Advertisements
Pursuant to the Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated March 27, 2018 and numbered 30373 “Regulation on Procedures and Principles of Broadcasting Service” was amended. With the relevant amendment it has been clarified how the provision, “Commercial communications of foods and beverages, containing nutrients and substances excessive consumption of which is not recommended in general nutrition diets shall not accompany the children programs at the beginning/end or…
Invalidity Attack Blocks Precautionary Injunction Demand
The Istanbul IP Court recently rejected a crucial precautionary injunction demand of a patent owner on the grounds that the demand required a full trial due to the pending invalidation action against the patent. The patent discloses the use of an active pharmaceutical ingredient for treating the conditions of a disease. In light of the drug’s summary of product characteristics, the literal infringement of the patent was inevitable and obvious. The main defence held that the…
Istanbul District Court Granted Preliminary Injunction
A company executive in Turkey may be exposed to various types of risks during daily course of business which may cause his/her personal criminal liability. This article aims to provide a general overview of these possible risks.
Criminal Liability of an Executive Under Turkish Law
During his/her professional life, a company executive operating in Turkey can face various types of criminal liability. This article aims to provide a general overview of the possible risks in relation to criminal law that an executive can come across. The picture is clear when an executive intentionally commits a crime to the detriment of the company that he/she is working for in order to obtain personal financial benefit. In such cases, the situation is more…