Türkiye Legal Update - June 2025
Notification Obligation in Case of Supply Interruption of Medical Devices
TİTCK mandates medical device suppliers to notify supply interruptions 6 months in advance to protect public health, aligning with EU rules. Notifications must be submitted in Turkish and English via email and EBS system to ensure healthcare system resilience.
Use of Personal Data in Marketing and the Approach of the Advertising Board
The Advertising Board strictly monitors the use of personal data in digital marketing, emphasizing transparent consent and consumer choice to prevent manipulative practices and protect consumer rights.
Turkish Court of Cassation Underlines Key Factors in Establishing Trademark Bad Faith
The Court of Cassation confirmed that a trademark application may be considered to have been filed in bad faith where the earlier mark is highly distinctive and widely known within its sector, making it unlikely that the applicant selected an identical mark by coincidence.
Letter of Commitment For Evictıon: Issues of Proof
Due to fluctuations in Turkish economy, landlords frequently use commitment letters of eviction in order to circumvent the strict conditions for terminating lease agreements in Turkish Law which lead to an increasing concern about defects in tenants' intent.
Turkish Court of Cassation’s Assessment of Organic Connection in the Liability of Legal Entities for Employment Receivables
The Court of Cassation rules that organic connection alone is not enough for joint liability or veil lifting; each case requires a detailed assessment to reveal the true employer and fairly assign liabilities related to employment receivables.
