Uğur Aktekin Spoke on Trademark Protection at INTA Training
We are proud to share that Uğur Aktekin recently participated as a speaker in a 2-day trademark examiners training for the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA), KIPI Kenya Industrial Property Institute, and the IPR Division of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). The event, organized by the International Trademark Association (INTA), covered key topics such as the Madrid System, Non-Traditional Marks (NTMs), and the protection of Famous and Well-Known Marks.…
Direnç Bada, was Recently Featured in the CNBC Documentary, "Ozempic Underworld - The Black Market of Weight Loss Drugs"
We are pleased to announce that our Managing Associate, Direnç Bada, was recently featured in the CNBC documentary, "Ozempic Underworld — The Black Market of Weight Loss Drugs." In his interview, Direnç, highlighted the growing concerns over counterfeit and diverted weight loss medications circulating in the market. "Despite the strict prohibition on selling these products online in Turkey, we are seeing a troubling rise in both online platforms and broader market channels…
Baran Güney, Dilan Sıla Kayalıca and Zeynep Çağla Üstün, are Listed as Rising Star by Euromoney's MIP IP STARS 2024
We are delighted to announce that Baran Güney, Dilan Sıla Kayalıca and Zeynep Çağla Üstün, managing associates in our intellectual property practice, have 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.
Özge Atılgan Karakulak, Was the Trainer of “Top Case Studies in Patent Litigation” at IP Camp 2024
Özge Atılgan Karakulak, a partner in our patent and utility models practice, was the trainer for the session "Top Case Studies in Patent Litigation" at IP Camp 2024. IP.CAMP is the leading training event in the field of Intellectual Property Management and Licensing, organized by LES-Turkey since 2014.
Güldeniz Doğan Alkan and Mutlu Yıldırım Köse Attended the MARQUES 38th Annual Conference in Stockholm
We are excited to announce our participation in the 2024 MARQUES Annual Conference in Stockholm and warmly invite you to meet with us during the event. Güldeniz Doğan Alkan and Mutlu Yıldırım Köse will be representing Gün + Partners at the conference. This year’s Annual Conference sessions will cover diverse topics including: litigation and public opinion; working in areas outside your comfort zone; understanding local traditions; navigating consumer values; successful…
Canan Tınaz Will Attend the 2024 Trademark Administrators & Practitioners (TMAP) Meeting in Pennsylvania
We are pleased to announce our participation at the 2024 Trademark Administrators & Practitioners (TMAP) Meeting, which will be held in Pennsylvania on September 22-24, 2024 and extend an invitation for a potential meeting during the event. Canan Tınaz will be representing Gün + Partners at the meeting. The 2024 Trademark Administrators & Practitioners (TMAP) Meeting is this year’s premier event for trademark administrators, paralegals, young practitioners, and…
We are Attending the IBA Annual Conference in Mexico City
We are excited to announce our participation in the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2024 in Mexico City and warmly invite you to meet with us during the event. Representing Gün + Partners at the conference will be Görkem Bilgin, Özge Atılgan Karakulak, Advisory Board Member of the IP and Entertainment Law Committee, and Uğur Aktekin. As an independent law firm recognized internationally among the top-tier legal services providers, we pride ourselves on…
Mehmet Gün has been listed in IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2024
Mehmet Gün, our founding partner, is listed in IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2024. IAM Strategy 300 is an annual research project that identifies top practitioners who are taking IP portfolio management to the next level. These individuals are leading the way in developing and implementing strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios.
Begüm Soydan Sayılkan, İrem Girenes Yücesoy, and Aysu Eryaşar Spoke at the Summer ELSA Law School
Our managing associates Begüm Soydan Sayılkan and İrem Girenes Yücesoy and our senior associate Aysu Eryaşar spoke at Summer ELSA Law School organised by ELSA Izmir between August 4-11 2024. They provided participants from various countries with key notes and case studies on Intellectual Property Law, focusing on Intellectual Property and Court Litigation, How To Provide Legal Advice in IP Law, Emerging Trends in Patent Law.…
We Are the "Top Tier Firm" by Managing IP STARS 2024 Copyright Rankings
We are thrilled to announce that Gün + Partners has been top-ranked by Managing IP’s IP STARS 2024! Our team has been recognized as a top-tier firm in Copyright & related rights. IP STARS is the leading specialist guide for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners to deal with contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues.
The Amended Turkish Animal Protection Act
Amendments to the Turkish Animal Protection Act, also known as the “Draft Bill Regarding Stray Animals”, have recently occupied the public agenda due to the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments are not in any way acceptable, whether it be in terms of public conscience, or in terms of progressive legal order. Although the proposed amendments were brought to agenda with the claim that the regulations of the existing Animal Protection Act are insufficient, it is…
Özge Atılgan Karakulak Has Been Elected to the Board of Directors of Transparency International Turkey
We are proud to announce that Özge Atılgan Karakulak has been elected to the Board of Directors of Transparency International Turkey (TI Turkey). TI Turkey plays a vital role in promoting transparency, integrity, and accountability across all sectors of society, contributing to the country’s democratic, social, and economic development. We extend our best wishes to TI Turkey for continued success in its important work during the new term.