In this article we look into the details of “protection of websites under Turkish law” where there is no set of rules specifically applicable to them, but general provisions of intellectual property and/or unfair competition rules may be applied in case of infringement.
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. Painter Saim Dursun passed away in August 13, 2021 at the age of 62.
By Saim Dursun ©
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“Plausibility” in Turkish Patent Law and Its Impact in Revocation Proceedings
Patent and Utility Models
By
Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın,
Selin Sinem Erciyas and
Aysu Eryaşar
Despite lack of legal provisions; plausibility is pursued in the context of sufficiency of disclosure or lack of inventive step. The G 2/21 decision of EPO is expected to establish a uniform understanding and precedent for Turkish IP Courts.
Developments in the Obligation of Registration to Data Controllers’ Registry
Data Protection and Privacy
By
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş and
Yalçın Umut Talay
The DPA issues fines against controllers located outside Turkey and other controllers exceeding thresholds if they are not registered with Data Controllers’ Registry yet. The obligation for companies in Turkey may also begin in 2023.
State Council’s Decision on the Rules and Procedures Regarding Experts at Insurance Arbitration Commission
Insurance and Reinsurance
By
Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın and
Kardelen Özden
Annulment of Articles 5/1 and 4/3 of Rules and Procedures on Experts at Insurance Arbitration Commission is considered to have paved the way for those specialized in law and lawyers to act as experts at Insurance Arbitration Commission.
Changes to Minimum Wage, Severance Payments and Administrative Fines
At the beginning of each year, the minimum wage, severance payments and administrative fines prescribed by the Labour Act are revised. This article provides an overview of the 2023 changes, which came into effect on 1 January 2023
Extension of the Deadline Regarding Amendments to the Communiqué With Respect to Capital Loss and Negative Equity
The deadline regarding amendments to the Communiqué with respect to capital loss and negative Equity has been extended to January 1, 2024.