Türkiye Legal Update - May 2025
Threshold Values for Statutory Independent Audit Updated for 2025
Independent audit thresholds for 2025 are updated, doubling financial limits. Companies exceeding the thresholds for two of the three criteria for two consecutive years must appoint and register an independent auditor for the following financial year.
Bad-faith Filings in Türkiye: How Credible is the Trademark PETSHOP For Musical Instruments?
A recent case involving the mark PETSHOP reflects the common appearance of bad-faith filings in Türkiye, and considers whether the abuse of Article 5/1(d) of the IP Code may be deemed a bad-faith filing.
Popeye without Spinach, Mickey Mouse without Gloves? Copyright Terms and the Public Domain
Works like early versions of Popeye, Mickey Mouse, and Tintin are entering the public domain, but differences in copyright laws and the existence of other industrial rights mean their use still requires caution across countries.
Jurisdictional Implications of CJEU Case C-339/22 and Article 71(3) of Brussels Ibis for Non-EU States: The Case of the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Türkiye
This article explains how recent EU court decisions and the Brussels Ibis Regulation reshape cross-border patent enforcement and examines what these changes mean for Türkiye, the UK, and Switzerland as non-EU EPC members.
