Uğur Aktekin is an Instructor for the International Certificate Program of the International Trademark Association (INTA)
Uğur Aktekin, partner of our Intellectual Property practice, is an instructor in the INTA International Certificate Program: “The Lifecycle of a Trademark”. The course is structured into six chapters each dedicated to exploring the nuances of trademark registration in specific global regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and Middle East. Uğur Aktekin is the moderator and one of the instructors of the Middle East chapter of the program. Learn…
We Ran The 45th Istanbul Marathon for Raising Awareness for The Tohum Autism Foundation
On Sunday, November 5, 2023, we ran the 45th Istanbul Marathon for raising awareness for the Tohum Autism Foundation. We supported “Be the Sunshine for Children with Autism,” project with the goal of providing children with autism the special education they need and ensuring that both children and their families can benefit from educational and healthcare services under equal conditions and opportunities. We thank all our colleagues for their support.…
Simultaneous Raids in Istanbul Resulted in the Seizure of 160 Thousand of Counterfeit Leather Goods & Sneakers
We conducted simultaneous raids against four manufacturers located by our in-house investigation team in Istanbul, with the attendance of 120 police officers this week. The raids have been conducted in high tension due to riots and resulted in the seizure of 160,000 pieces of high-end counterfeits, including 40,000 pieces of leather bags, wallets, sneakers etc., and 120,000 pieces of semi-finished goods and production materials, which are worth around 1 million…
We Attended IBA Annual Conference in Paris
Our firm was represented by Özge Atılgan Karakulak, Advisory Board Member of IP and Entertainment Law Committee, and Görkem Bilgin at the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2023 in Paris.
Women in AIPPI Networking Event Sponsored by Gün + Partners
We are proud to be the sponsor of the "Women in AIPPI" networking event bringing together female IP professionals within the scope of the 2023 AIPPI World Congress in Istanbul. Women in AIPPI event will take place on a boat on the magical and unique Bosphorus this year. Women from around the world will meet and network while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Istanbul from the sea. AIPPI World Congress will be held in Istanbul between 22-25 October, gathering up to 2.000…
We Hosted a Coctail Reception as part of the 2023 AIPPI World Congress
We were thrilled to host an unforgettable cocktail reception at the Bosphorus as part of the 2023 AIPPI World Congress in Istanbul. Colleagues from around the world gathered in this beautiful city, and we were excited to welcome them all to a night of networking, laughter, and celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us, making this reception a true highlight of the night!…
We Have Been Selected as the “Patent Firm of the Year” in Turkey by Global IP Awards 2023
We are delighted to have been named the winner of the Patent Firm of the Year for Turkey in the Global IP Awards 2023, which recognises the outstanding achievements of law and attorney firms in litigation, prosecution, and transactional work during 2022/2023.
We Attended the ITechLaw 2023 European Conference
Our firm was represented by Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş, partner in our Technology, Media and Telecom, and Data Protection and Privacy practices at the ITechLaw 2023 European Conference taking place in Amsterdam on 18 - 20 October.
Dilan Sıla Kayalıca, Maral Büyükkürkçü and Zeynep Çağla Üstün, Are Listed as Rising Star by Euromoney's MIP IP STARS 2023
We are delighted to announce that Dilan Sıla Kayalıca, Maral Büyükkürkçü and Zeynep Çağla Üstün, senior associates in our intellectual property practice, have once again been recognized as Rising Stars in this year’s IP STARS ranking by Managing IP. Managing IP’s Rising Stars list, recognizes some of the best up-and-coming intellectual property practitioners in private practice who have contributed to the success of their firms and clients.
We Are Pleased to Announce the Recognition of Our Lawyers Among The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2023 - Dispute Resolution – Türkiye
We are delighted to announce that our founding partner Mehmet Gün, partners Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın and Beril Yayla Sapan and managing associate Asena Aytuğ Keser have been listed in The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2023 - Dispute Resolution – Türkiye. The Dispute Resolution Powerlist Türkiye, showcases the leading practitioners working in the region who focus primarily on litigation, arbitration, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution. You could reach the…
Webinar: CJEU Decision Review - The Concepts of Free-Riding and Bad Faith in Reviving a Priorly Well-Known Trademark in light of the Nehera Decision
In the eighth of our Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decision review webinars, we discussed "Nehera decision" of CJEU. At our webinar; Güldeniz Doğan Alkan, Cansu Evren and Ayşenur Çıtak Bozdağ discussed "Whether refiling of a prior well-known trademark by a third party is a tribute or free-riding?" Topics Summary of the dispute subject to the decision of the CJEU and the court decision Evaluation of the claims of the parties and the approach of the Court on…
Hande Hançar Spoke at IP Camp 2023
Hande Hançar, partner in our IP practice and board member of Licensing Executives Society Turkey (LES Turkey), spoke at "The Future of Trademark Licensing in Emerging Tech Industries" session of IP Camp 2023, together with Murat İdal. LES IP CAMP is the premier training event dedicated to Intellectual Property Management and Licensing, organized by LES-Turkey since 2014. Gün + Partners is a proud supporter of IP Camp.