Talks on possible advertising ban has already created a great hesitation among the stakeholders. If ICTA issues an advertisement ban decision, social network providers will have their final 3 months to appoint representative in Turkey.
Turkish Color of the Month
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.
By Saim Dursun ©
News and Events
Arbitration and Virtual Hearings
Dispute Management
By
Pelin Baysal,
Melis Sılacı Korkmaz and
Dilara Kaçar
In a recent judgement given by the Austrian Supreme Court, it is confirmed that an arbitrator can schedule a virtual hearing despite a party’s objection if the conduct of the proceedings ensures parties’ right to a fair trial.
Employing a Trademark As a Domain Name Is Not Genuine Use
Trademarks and Designs
By
Mutlu Yıldırım Köse and
İrem Girenes Yücesoy
In parallel to the recent decisions of the Turkish Court of Appeals, the first instance court decided that the use of trademark as a domain name by itself is insufficient to prove genuine use.
A Battle to Benefit from EPC 138/3
Patent and Utility Models
By
Selin Sinem Erciyas,
Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın and
Aysu Eryaşar
Although both the EPC and IP Law allow limitation of claims, a patentee practically battles to win this result, which is important for any European patent owner who may need to benefit from EPC 138/3 during a revocation action in Turkey.
Terms of Termination Ban, Unilateral Unpaid Leave and Short-Time Working Allowance Have Been Extended Once Again
Employment
By
Beril Yayla Sapan,
Asena Aytuğ Keser and
Kardelen Özden
Three recent Presidential Decrees extended the terms of termination ban and unilateral unpaid leave until 17.03.2021; the term of short-time allowance until 28.02.2021; and the application term for short-time working until 31.01.2021.