Türkiye Legal Update - August 2026
Bolar Beyond Regulatory Preparation: EU Pharma Package, Türkiye’s Experience, and TRIPS Compliance
The EU Pharma Package would extend the Bolar exemption beyond regulatory studies to pricing, reimbursement and tenders. Drawing on Türkiye’s experience and WTO rulings, the article asks whether the broader approach is compatible with TRIPS.
Rights Holders not Liable for Customs Storage of Criminally Seized Counterfeits
A final Turkish ruling holds that trademark owners cannot be charged storage fees for counterfeits seized in criminal proceedings following customs detention, reinforcing the case for legislative clarification
Constitutional Court Finds Data Protection Board’s Administrative Fine Contrary to the Principle of Legality
The Constitutional Court found the fine for processing publicly available data contrary to the data subject’s intention unlawful, as it lacked a clear and foreseeable basis in law and relied on Board guidance.
Strong Stance Against Trade Mark Squatting in Türkiye
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office maintains an approach protective of trademark owners against trademark squatting, finding bad faith in applications that copy trademarks registered and used abroad, even where the original marks have not previously been registered in Türkiye
Latest Development Regarding Medicinal Product Names – Guideline Regarding the Naming of Medicinal Products for Human Use Has Been Published
New guideline on medicinal product names establishes local naming and similarity criteria, introduces a review process, and provides clearer procedures for name applications and the re-evaluation of existing names.
