Türkiye Legal Update - January 2018

Blockchain technology has the potential to become as important as the Internet and its effects could be revolutionary. Conversely, cryptocurrencies are seen as disruptive by many market players. While the number of holders of cryptocurrencies has been increasing, the growth of this new field has resulted in numerous questions and much debate.

Ministry of Health has recently amended the Regulation on Processing of Health Data to make it more compliant with the principles of Data Protection Law.

The new amendment to the Regulation on Overtime has clarified that an employee's written consent for overtime can be obtained through an employment contract or during the employment relationship if needed. Therefore, obtaining employee consent at the beginning of each year is no longer required.

With the recent update on Proof of Use Guidelines, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office illuminates the way for owners and practitioners regarding its implementation through detailed explanations with Office precedents.