Our Anti-Counterfeiting Team Participated in the "Combating Intellectual Property Crimes" Training Organized by the Turkish National Police Force
We were pleased to take part in the “Training on Combating Intellectual Property Crimes” held in Istanbul on March 27, 2026, organized under the coordination of the Intellectual Property Crime Department of the Turkish National Police Force, representing our clients as a team. The event brought together 115 enforcement officers and IP unit managers, alongside representatives of nearly 180 brands. Although hosted in Istanbul, participation extended nationwide, with officers…
Gün + Partners Recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Rankings
We are proud to announce that Gün + Partners has achieved Top Tier rankings in 3 out of the 9 practice areas in which we are ranked. This recognition reflects the strength and dedication of our team across a broad range of practices. We are also pleased to share that several of our practitioners have been individually recognized for their excellence: Hall of Fame: Uğur Aktekin (Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment) Leading Partners: Hande Hançar (Media and…
Proud to Announce Our Recognition in The Chambers Europe & Global 2026 Guides!
This year, our firm achieved rankings across 5 practice areas in Chambers Europe 2026 and 3 practice areas in Chambers Global 2026 including Corporate/M&A, Employment, TMT, IP, Litigation, and International and Cross-Border Capabilities. 6 of our lawyers recognized in the lawyer rankings: Uğur Aktekin: Band 1 (Intellectual Property) Beril Yayla Sapan: Spotlight Ranking (Employment) Özge Atılgan Karakulak: Band 3 (Intellectual Property) Görkem Bilgin: Band 3…
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş is Attending the 9th IBA Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference in Barcelona
We are pleased to announce our participation at the 9th IBA Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference, which will be held in Barcelona on 12-13 Mar 2026 and extend an invitation for a potential meeting during the event. Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş will be representing Gün + Partners at the conference. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities or simply reconnecting, please feel free to get in touch with her. We eagerly anticipate the…
We are Attending the 14th IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference in Paris
We are pleased to announce our participation at the 14th IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference, which will be held in Paris on 5 - 6 Feb 2026 and extend an invitation for a potential meeting during the event. Our partners Görkem Bilgin and Yalçın Umut Talay will be representing Gün + Partners at the conference. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities or simply reconnecting, please feel free to get in touch with them. We eagerly…
We Support JIPA and JETRO’s Anti-Counterfeiting Mission in Türkiye
Last week, we were delighted to support and accompany the Japanese Intellectual Property Association (JIPA) and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) during their visits to Istanbul and Izmir. In Istanbul, we held productive meetings at Bakırköy Courthouse and İstanbul Courthouse, with the Chairs of the respective Judicial Commissions, focusing on the challenges in obtaining search and seizure warrants in anti-counterfeiting processes and the increasing challenges of…
We Delivered an IP Training at the Customs General Directorate Event in Bursa
We had the privilege of participating in the General Directorate of Customs’ IP training event held in Bursa on February 04, 2026, representing more than two dozen clients, with the contributions of our Partner Zeynep Seda Alhas, Senior Associates Atahan Erkul and Kendal Basut, and Associate Atacan Yılmaz. During the training, we presented genuine and counterfeit products, engaging directly with officials to demonstrate practical differences and discuss how effective…
Dicle Doğan Has Been Named a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer
Dicle Doğan has been recognised by Thomson Reuters as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer, an independent recognition reflecting client feedback. Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers recognizes top legal professionals based on rigorous criteria, including nominations by senior in-house counsel and analysis of legal market performance.
Gün + Partners Top Ranked by WTR 1000 2026
We have been ranked as a top-tier firm in both the “Litigation” and “Prosecution” categories in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2026. Additionally, 13 of our practitioners have been recognized as recommended individuals. The WTR 1000 identifies the top trademark practitioners and firms worldwide, serving as the definitive ‘go-to’ guide for those seeking legal trademark expertise. WTR states: Gün + Partners is one of the…
We are Attending the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day in Abu Dhabi
We are pleased to announce our participation at the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day, which will be held in Abu Dhabi on 28-29 Jan 2026 and extend an invitation for a potential meeting during the event. Asena Aytuğ Keser, partner, will be representing Gün + Partners at the conference. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities or simply reconnecting, please feel free to get in touch with her. We eagerly anticipate the prospect of meeting you face-to-face…
Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas Spoke at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit
Our partners Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas represented the firm at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit, held in Amsterdam on 19–21 January 2026. At the summit, Özge Atılgan Karakulak spoke in the session “Competition Law Review from the Life Sciences Sector: A Review of Recent Court Decisions,” while Selin Sinem Erciyas contributed to “Preliminary Injunction Review for the Life Sciences Sector.” The summit brought together leading…
Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas will Speak at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit
Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas, partners in our Life Sciences and Patents and Utility Models practices, will speak at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit in Amsterdam, which will take place on January 19–21, 2026. They will speak in the following sessions: Özge Atılgan Karakulak in “Competition Law Review from the Life Sciences Sector: A Review of Recent Court Decisions”, and Selin Sinem Erciyas in “Preliminary Injunction Review for the Life…