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Türkiye Legal Update - January 2025

Born in Elazığ on the east of Türkiye, 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.
Close Ties Between Competiton And Data Privacy Raises Competiton Concerns
Close ties between competition and data privacy create concerns as businesses increasingly use personal data to gain a competitive edge, highlighting the need for regulatory frameworks that address overlapping issues in both fields.
Court of Cassation Issues Controversial Decision on Likelihood of Confusion in Dispute Over Pharma Marks
This article criticizes the Higher Courts’ approach to likelihood of confusion over pharma marks and emphasizes the importance of considering the specifics of the relevant sector and the global appreciation principle when assessing likelihood of confusion.
Does the ‘Long Arm’ of the UPC Reach Turkey?
Evaluation of whether the UPCs long arm can extend to Turkey, despite Turkey not being an EU member or a party to the UPC Agreement, in light of the Brussels IB regulation.
Changes to Minimum Wage, Severance Payments and Administrative Fines in 2025
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 2025 changes, which came into effect on 1 January 2025.
Guidelines on Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data Published
Guidelines regarding the Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data has been announced on 2 January 2025. Failing to comply with cross-border transfer rules, data controllers may face with serious administrative fines.