Hande Hançar
Partner
+ 90 (212) 354 00 73
hande.hancer@gun.av.tr
Bar Admissions:
Istanbul Bar Association
Languages:
English, Turkish, French
Expertise
Hande Hançar joined the firm in 2005 and has been a partner since 2014. She is co-chair of the firm’s intellectual property and technology, media & telecommunication practices.
She advises on intellectual property, both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, domain names and unfair competition. She has extensive litigation experience and has counselled numerous foreign clients on IP strategies, legal disputes, licensing and settlement agreements. Hande has also acted on behalf of originators in numerous complex patent infringement and validity actions in the pharmaceutical industry and assisted clients in drafting complex software and patent license contracts.
Within the scope of the technology, media & telecommunication practice group, Hande provides support to clients on consumer law particularly for labelling and product liability issues, commercial communication and advertising, data protection and ensuring that their products and services are compliant with the Turkish regulatory regime.
Hande also serves as a counsel to the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (AIFD) in Turkey and advises on many regulatory policy papers and drafting regulations proposed to the Turkish governmental authorities.
Publications
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New Regulation Regarding the Use of Consumer Reviews
GALA Blog, Co-Author, 10.05.2022 -
The Advertisement Board Now Has the Authority to Block Access to the Online Content Violating the Advertising Rules
GALA, Co-Author, 20.04.2022 -
Turkish Radio Television Supreme Board Sanctioned Scenes Relating to Stereotypes of Virginity
Gün + Partners, Co-Author, 08.03.2022 -
Advertisement Board and Hygienic Products Ads
Gün + Partners, Co-Author, 10.12.2021 -
Sweepstakes & Contests: A Global Legal Perspective Second Edition - Turkey Chapter
GALA, Co-Author, 16.11.2021 -
Does Technical Function Impede Copyright ?
ECTA Bulletin, Co-Author, 25.06.2021 -
The Guideline on Commercial Advertisement and Unfair Commercial Practices Conducted by Social Media Influencers Has Been Published
Gün + Partners, Co-Author, 10.05.2021 -
Cross-border IP Right Licences 2021 in Turkey
Practical Law, Co-Author, 08.04.2021 -
Advertising Bans on Social Network Providers in Turkey
GALA, Co-Author, 03.02.2021 -
Who Would Enjoy Broccoli for the Meal?
GALA, Co-Author, 02.02.2021 -
Ambush Marketing 2021 in Turkey
GALA, Co-Author, 01.02.2021 -
IP in Business Transactions 2020 in Turkey
Practical Law, Co-Author, 27.11.2020 -
Industrial Design Rights 2020: Turkey
Wolters Kluwer - Industrial Design Rights: An International Perspective, Co-Author, 26.10.2020 -
Advertisement Board Imposed Sanctions due to False Health Claims in Advertising of Food Supplements
GALA Blog, Co-Author, 14.10.2020 -
Influencer Marketing in Turkey
GALA Blog, Co-Author, 24.06.2020
Speaking Engagements
Legal Issues to Consider in Technology User & Technology Supplier Collaboration, TÜSİAD SD² Digital Industry Program 2021, Panelist, 15.11.2021
Legal Perspective on Influencer and Social Media Advertisements, MEF ILSA - Law in a Changing World, Speaker, 12.05.2021
Advertising Board Decisions - III: Medical Devices and Biocidal Products, Gün + Partners Webinar, Moderator, 24.03.2021
Advertising Board Decisions -II: Remarkable Decisions of the Advertising Board in 2020, Gün + Partners Webinar, Modeator, 27.01.2021
Advertising Board Decisions - I: Scope of Gifts Given with Various Foods and Health Statements, Gün + Partners Webinar, Moderator, 16.11.2020
Advertising and Promotion Mechanisms in Social Media, Gün + Partners Webinar, Speaker, 30.09.2020
Key Developments and Predictions for Trademark Law in Turkey - 2020 With a Focus on the Impacts of the COVID-19, Gün + Partners Webinar, Speaker, 18.05.2020
Intellectual Property Rights, TÜSİAD - There is JOB in This Youth! Entrepreneurship Camp, Istanbul, Turkey, 10.03.2020
Legal Planning in Cooperation with Corporate Firms and SMEs, TÜSİAD SD2 Meeting, Panellist, Istanbul, Turkey, 02.10.2019
Recent Developments in Trade-Secret Laws, LES-Turkey and Sabancı University Industry Collaboration and Technology Licensing Office (ILO) - IP.CAMP, Speaker, Izmir, Turkey, 27.09.2019
Investigation of SMEs and Sectors in the Modernization of the Customs Union, TÜRKONFED – Customs Union for SMEs Opening Meeting, Panellist, Istanbul, Turkey, 21.08.2019
Understanding Commercialisation in IP, Gün + Partners – World IP Day, Moderator, Istanbul, Turkey, 26.04.2019
Launching a Global Advertising Campaign, GALA - Annual Meeting and 3rd Annual Advertising Law in the United States & Around the Globe Seminar, Panellist, New York, USA, 21.03.2019
Intellectual Property Rights Training, TÜSİAD Bu Gençlikte İş Var! Entrepreneurship Camp, Instructor, Istanbul, Turkey, 08.02.2019
Commercialization Training, 3rd Istanbul International Invention Fair, Instructor, Istanbul, Turkey, 28.09.2018
Turkish Patent Law and Employee Inventions, LES-Turkey and Sabancı University Industry Collaboration and Technology Licensing Office (ILO) - IP.CAMP, Speaker, Izmir, Turkey, 13.09.2018
Global Advertising – Influencers, Product Placement and Local Practice Pointers!, ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference 2017, Panellist, Chicago, IL, USA, 14.11.2017
Legal Framework for the Commercialization of University Inventions – The Glakolens Case, International Conference on Managing IP in Universities, Boğaziçi University, Speaker, İstanbul, Turkey, 12.10.2017
Social Media Globally, GALA Annual Meeting 2017 in cooperation with ANA and BAA, Panellist, Washington, DC, USA, 30.03.2017
Management and Commercialization of IP Rights, TÜRKPATENT and LES Turkey Event, Speaker, Ankara, Turkey, 01.07.2016
Patent, Technology Licensing and Trademark, Istanbul Bilgi University - Master Program, Instructor, Istanbul, Turkey, 01.03.2016 – 30.04.2016
Advertisement in Pharmaceutical Industry in Turkey, GALA webinar, Speaker, 01.09.2016
Recent Developments in EU Trademark Law and Its Impact on Brand Owners, Gün + Partners ECTA, Importance of Intellectual Property Rights Protection for Business Growth Conference, Speaker, İzmir, Turkey, 03.05.2016
Trends and Paradigm Shifts in 3D Trademarks *Designs* 3D Printing, MARQUES - 29th Annual Conference, Vienna, Austria, 18.09.2015
Legal Aspects of IPR, International Conference Managing IP in Universities, Boğaziçi University, Panellist, Istanbul, Turkey, 16.10.2015
Technology Transfer Law – 1, AKİŞMER - Akdeniz University, Guest Lecturer, Antalya, Turkey, 25.02.2015
Advertisement Rules for Alcoholic Beverages in Turkey, GALA event, Speaker, London, UK, 01.09.2015
Communication Law, Istanbul University - Master Program, Guest Lecturer, Istanbul, Turkey, 2013
Intellectual Property, Istanbul Kemerburgaz University - Master Program, Guest Lecturer, Istanbul, Turkey, 2012-2013
Associations
- European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA), Chair of the Publications Committee and Member of Copyright Committee
- Licensing Executives Society Turkey (LES Turkey), Board Member
- International Federation Of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle (AIPPI)
Education
- 2005, Faculty of Law, Galatasary University, İstanbul
- 1999, Kdz. Eregli Anatolian High School, Zonguldak