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Legislative Developments for Artificial Intelligence in Türkiye
With the rapid expansion of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration into all areas of life, it has become essential to establish a legal framework that regulates the safe and ethical development, distribution and use of AI systems, considering the complexity and unique characteristics of this technology. In addition to promoting the safe, transparent, and human rights-respecting development of AI technologies, and aiming to protect the safety, rights, and… »
Arbitration Procedures and Practice 2024 in Türkiye: Overview
Legislative Framework Applicable Legislation 1. What legislation applies to arbitration? The main arbitration legislation in Türkiye is: The International Arbitration Code (No. 4686), which applies to an international arbitration seated in Türkiye and to an arbitration where its application is agreed by the parties. The Civil Procedure Code (No. 6100), which applies to a domestic arbitration. The arbitration laws in the International Arbitration Code and the Civil… »
Litigation and Enforcement 2024 in Turkey
What are the main dispute resolution methods used to resolve large commercial disputes? The main and most commonly used method for resolving large commercial disputes in Turkey is litigation. Civil litigation is based on the principle that the parties to the dispute prepare their case. The judge is bound to hear claims, defences and evidence brought by the parties. However, the judge is entitled to make a legal assessment ex officio. The management of proceedings is at the… »
Advertising Alcohol on Social Media
In Türkiye, the advertising, promotion, and similar activities related to alcoholic beverages are prohibited across all communication channels, including television, radio, cinema, print media, and digital platforms. Therefore, it is not permitted to promote or advertise alcoholic beverage brands in any way. This restriction also includes advertisements made through social media influencers. The Advertisement Board has scrutinised hidden advertisements of alcoholic beverage… »
New Developments Regarding the Obligation to Register with the Data Controllers’ Registry
With the decision of the Personal Data Protection Board dated 04.09.2025 and numbered 2025/1572, which entered into force by being published in the Official Gazette on 01.10.2025, the scope of data controllers exempt from the obligation to register with the Data Controllers’ Registry (VERBİS) has been amended. Previously, data controllers whose main activity involved processing special categories of personal data were subject to the VERBİS registration obligation. However… »
Protection of Personal Data and Data Subject Rights in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
The processing of personal data is inevitable during the use of artificial intelligence technologies. The processing of personal data in accordance with fundamental principles and the protection of the rights of data subjects and the accurate and adequate response to their requests will essentially minimize the risks of harm to individuals arising from the processing of personal data in artificial intelligence technologies and serve to protect their personal rights at all… »
Letter of Commitment For Evictıon: Issues of Proof
Due to economic fluctuations in Turkey in the recent years, landlords have been seeking to increase rent prices and tenants have not responded favorably to these requests which eventually lead to an increase in disputes over eviction. Particularly in residential and commercial property leases, due to the unique and stringent conditions imposed by the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6698 (“the Code”) on the termination of lease agreements and the eviction of tenants, landlords… »
Legal Issues Arising in Autonomous (Driverless) Vehicles: Liability and Privacy
Rapid technological developments in the automotive sector have led to the increased presence of autonomous (driverless) vehicles in traffic in some countries around the world, thereby bringing related legal issues to the forefront. In this context, there is a need for legal regulations that can keep pace with technological developments and respond to emerging needs, and the adequacy of existing legal regulations in serving technological developments is being evaluated. Among… »
Court of Cassation Issues Controversial Decision on Likelihood of Confusion in Dispute Over Pharma Marks
The owner of the marks BATIKAR and BATISOL in Class 5 sued the defendant for selling antiseptic disinfectants under the mark MIRADERM BATIMER While the IP Court ruled in favour of the defendant, the Regional Court – and subsequently the Court of Cassation – found that the shared element ‘bati’ created a likelihood of confusion Arguably, the courts did not take into account the specifics of the relevant sector and the global appreciation principle in the examination of… »
Update on The Well-known Trademark Registry Debate in Turkey
The well-known trademark registry of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (the Office) became a discussion topic after the Turkish Court of Cassation decided in 2020 that the Office has no authority to create and maintain a registry for well-known trademarks (see Turkey: Well-known trademark registry is again open for debate). First-instance intellectual property courts and regional courts of appeals adopted this decision immediately and changed their practice, whereas… »
IP and Music: Feel the Beat of Intellectual Property
Music is a universal form of expression that transcends cultures, languages, and generations. From ancient times to today’s digital platforms, music has always served as a powerful carrier of emotions, thoughts, and collective memory. The creation of this powerful form of expression involves the creative efforts of many individuals—ranging from lyricists and composers to performers and sound engineers—and this effort is recognized and protected by means of copyrights. In… »
Assessing the Merits of DRS Provider Decisions on Domain Names in Türkiye
As of September 14, 2022, disputes concerning domain names with the ccTLD for Türkiye – “.tr” – are resolved under the TRABİS (“TR Domain Name Information System”) framework by accredited Dispute Resolution Service Providers (“DRS Provider”). This new system aims to resolve domain name ownership and use disputes more effectively. A notable recent development in this new system and process emerged when a DRS Provider’s decision was brought before the courts. Alternative… »
News and Events
Pınar Arıkan Will Attend the FICPI 22nd Open Forum in Madrid
We are excited to announce our participation in the FICPI 22nd Open Forum in Madrid and warmly invite you to meet with us during the event. Pınar Arıkan will be representing Gün + Partners at the forum. More than 20 years’ of experience has won the FICPI Open Forum a strong reputation for high-quality working sessions, with a special focus on best practices in IP firm management.
Mehmet Gün Has Been Listed in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025
Mehmet Gün, our founding partner, is listed in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025. Since its inception the IAM Strategy 300 is showcasing the top experts in the IP world. It is the only resource of its kind, acknowledging leaders from across in-house, private practice and service provider roles. A slot in the 300 is the mark of a professional whose approach to intellectual property is regarded by peers as truly strategic in nature.
Our Lawyers Have Been Recognised as Mondaq Thought Leading Authors
We are delighted our lawyers have been recognised as Mondaq Thought Leading Authors for the below categories at the Mondaq Autumn 2024 awards. Intellectual Property and Technology: European Union Artificial Intelligence Act Approved: What Does It Entail in Terms of Copyrights? Mondaq Autumn 2024 Thought Leadership Awards, showcase top authors based on total readership between April and September 2024, showing an overall award winner across 17 countries and separate awards…
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CANNOT BE ACHIEVED WITHOUT WOMEN
Türkiye’s report card for gender equality is highly disappointing. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Gender Inequality Report, Türkiye is ranked 129 out of 146 countries (5 ranks below compared to 2022, and ahead only of countries such as India, Tunisia, Jordan, Nigeria and Gambia). The report includes sub-indicators such as equal opportunity, women’s participation in the economy, opportunities for education, health and women’s empowerment in politics. In regard…
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, 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.
Hande Hançar, Zeynep Çağla Üstün, and Pınar Arıkan Participated in the PatentMeet Mentorship Program
Hande Hançar, Zeynep Çağla Üstün, and Pınar Arıkan will be mentors in the PatentMeet Mentorship Program, which is organized by Patent Effect. Gün + Partners is one of the sponsors of the PatentMeet Mentorship Program, which offers participants who are interested in acquiring knowledge in the protection, management, and development of intellectual property rights or are aspiring to pursue a career in intellectual property the opportunity to have one-on-one mentorship…
Mehmet Gün, Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas are Listed in IAM Global Leaders 2025
We are pleased to announce that our founding partner Mehmet Gün and partners Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas, have been recognized as IAM Global Leaders for the year 2025. This prestigious distinction is reserved for individuals who attain the gold tier ranking in the IAM Patent 1000, an authoritative directory that identifies the foremost law firms and attorneys in key patent jurisdictions around the world. This recognition reflects our firm’s commitment to…
Dicle Doğan Honored as Leading Author in Lexology's Q3 2024 Life Sciences Legal Influencers - Europe
Congratulations to Dicle Doğan for being recognized as a leading author in the Lexology Legal Influencers Q3 2024 for Healthcare and Life Sciences - Europe. Lexology’s Legal Influencers recognize thought leaders in the legal industry each quarter. These recognized Legal Influencers consistently provide Lexology subscribers with useful and insightful legal analysis within specific practice areas, regions, or countries.
Dicle Doğan, Has Been Recognized as a Leading Author in the Lexology Legal Influencers
Congratulations to Dicle Doğan for being recognized as a leading author in the Lexology Legal Influencers Q2 2024 for Healthcare and Life Sciences - Europe. Lexology’s Legal Influencers recognize thought leaders in the legal industry each quarter. These recognized Legal Influencers consistently provide Lexology subscribers with useful and insightful legal analysis within specific practice areas, regions, or countries.
We Have Been Selected as the “Patent Litigation Firm of the Year” in Turkey by Global IP Awards 2024
We are delighted to have been named the winner of the Patent Litigation Firm of the Year for Turkey in the Global IP Awards 2024, which recognises the outstanding achievements of law and attorney firms in litigation, prosecution, and transactional work during 2023/2024.
We attended the 10th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference in Madrid
The 10th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference took place on 30-31 May 2024 in Madrid, Spain. In a conference spanning two days, legal experts from the industry, authorities, and private practice discussed key developments in all aspects of the healthcare and life sciences sectors, including new regulatory requirements in the EU and the US, Transatlantic Review of Patent Litigation, Effective Resolution in Life Sciences Collaborations, Interoperability and Digital…