Insights
Protection of Personal Data In the Field of Artificial Intelligence
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… »
Use of Hemp in Production of Pharmaceuticals
Hemp cultivation in Türkiye came to the forefront with the “Symposium on Local Governments in the Presidential Government System” held on 9 January 2019, followed by the preparation of the “Report and Action Plan on Industrial Hemp Cultivation in Türkiye”. The hemp cultivation reached a significant stage with the publication of the Law on Amendments to the Forestry Law and Certain Laws on 5 April 2025. This law encourages the production of fibre, seeds, and stems, with the… »
Updates on the Ban Regarding Foreign Currency Payment in Movable Sale Contracts
To address the challenges arising from the obligation to make payments in Turkish Lira in sale of goods contracts, which are frequently encountered in commercial life, an amendment was made in 2022 to the Communiqué on the Decree numbered 32 Regarding the Protection of the Value of the Turkish Currency (the "Communiqué"). This amendment allowed the contract value to be paid in foreign currency for certain movable sale contracts, except for vehicle contracts, concluded between… »
Named Patient Program
The Named Patient Programs (NPP) are import regimes that allow medicines not authorized in Türkiye or authorized but unavailable for various reasons to be imported from abroad upon request by a physician. Following publication of the Regulation on the Importation of Medicines from Abroad ("NPP Regulation") published on 3 February 2023, the roles of stakeholders in the relevant process have been clarified. According to this NPP Regulation, institutions and organisations… »
Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: Challenges and Opportunities
AI technologies and their relationship with Intellectual Property (IP) rights have remained a prominent topic on the global agenda this year, as they were last year. With the increasing presence of generative AI models such as ChatGPT, BERT, LaMDA, and DALL-E2, which are capable of creating original content by processing data like text, images and sound, debates continue over whether the outputs generated by these models qualify as copyrighted works, who owns the rights to… »
Competition Investigations in the Shadow of the Settlement Procedure
According to the Competition Authority's (“Authority”) activity report for 2023, it is seen that 68 of the 117 investigation files were concluded with settlements and 28 files were concluded with commitments. Although the activity report for 2024 has not yet been published by the Authority, announcements of final decisions on its website indicate that the majority of investigations in 2024 have also been concluded through settlement. Investigation of competition law… »
Interactions with Health Care Professionals, Transfer of Values and Conditions of Payment
Promotion activities for pharmaceutical products for human use are regulated under the Regulation on the Promotion of Medicinal Products for Human Use dated 3 July 2015 (“Promotion Regulation”). The Promotion Regulation stipulates that the promotion of pharmaceutical products can only be conducted with healthcare professionals such as doctors, dentists, and pharmacists. As a result, the interaction of pharmaceutical companies with patients are limited, and direct… »
Medicines and Medical Devices Sectors: Current Status and Evolving Dynamics
The pharmaceutical sector saw a 2.7% increase in production in 2023. However, between January and July of 2024, there was a 5.2% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year. By 2023, pharmaceutical imports increased by 8.8% reaching a value of 5.4 billion USD, while pharmaceutical exports grew by 15.8% to the size of 2.2 billion USD. In the first half of 2024, exports rose by 1.9%, while imports increased by 4.9% [1]. In 2023, the Turkish pharmaceutical market… »
Named Patient Program
Named Patient Programs (“NPP”) is one of the exceptional pharmaceutical importation regimes for products that are not authorized or authorized but unavailable in the Turkish market for various reasons. In cases where a product does not have marketing authorization in Türkiye or has marketing authorization but cannot be found on the market, and patients need the product in question, it is possible to procure the pharmaceutical via this method upon the request of a physician.… »
Insights from ICANN 81 and Domain Name Disputes in Türkiye
The 81st ICANN meeting (ICANN 81) was held in Istanbul, Türkiye, in November 2024, offering a significant platform for global discussions on internet governance, domain names, and online policy. The 81st ICANN meeting underscored the importance of evolving global internet governance, particularly through advancements in the New gTLD Program and initiatives like the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS). While these developments highlight strides toward inclusivity and… »
Data Residency in Turkey for 2025
Executive Summary: Data Residency in Turkey – Q&A Format Overview 1.1 General Personal Data Q: Can personal data be transferred abroad? A: Yes, but under specific conditions. Before June 1, 2024, personal data could be transferred abroad only if explicit consent was obtained or if a legal basis other than consent existed. These legal bases were outlined under Article 5 of the Data Protection Law (DPL). However, the applicability of these bases was limited due to the… »
News and Events
IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals Rankings 2023 Announced
The 2023 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals has been released online. We are proud to announce that we have been recognised as the top tier firm and our 8 practitioners are recognized as the leading individuals in the IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2023. The IAM Patent 1000 focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class…
Selin Sinem Erciyas Spoke at Intellectual Property and Innovation Summit 2023, Europe
Managing IP’s Intellectual Property and Innovation Summit - Europe, took place at The Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, London on 7 - 8 June. Selin Sinem Erciyas, partner in our patent and utility models practice, spoke at "What are the latest legal developments impacting the life sciences industry?" panel.
Özge Atılgan Karakulak Co-chaired 9th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
The 9th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference took place on 1 - 2 June 2023 in Washington DC, USA. Özge Atılgan Karakulak, partner in our Life Sciences practice and Advisory Board Member of IBA Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee, was the co-chair of the conference and she co-moderated the “Significant International pos-pandemic IP policies. A worldwide review” panel on 2nd of June.
Better Justice Association presents judicial reform proposals to politicians and global legal experts at the European Parliament and UK House of Lords
Gün + Partners believes that it will be possible for Turkey to achieve an advanced level of welfare for its citizens and for it to take its position among the developed countries by asserting the rule of law and through promoting an advanced democracy. The Turkish judiciary needs to be efficient, transparent and totally independent in order to ensure the rule of law. In keeping with this belief, we make every possible effort support Better Justice Association’s activities…
Congratulations to Our Practitioners Recognized by WWL, They Have Listed Among the Best Professionals in Their Expertise
Congratulations to our practitioners recognized by WWL, they have listed among the best professionals in their expertise. WWL findings are based on recommendations and feedback from eminent private practitioners in the sector or industry in question as well as from corporate counsel or other clients who have worked closely with the nominees. Over the past 24 years, WWL is one of the most trusted resources for in-house counsel, government, agency and other legal…
We Are the "Firm of the Year" by Managing IP EMEA Awards 2023
We are honored to have been selected as the "Firm of the Year" in "Patent Prosecution", "Patent Disputes" and "Copyright" categories in Turkey by Managing Intellectual Property EMEA Awards 2023 which are presented to firms, individuals and companies behind the most innovative and challenging IP work of the past year, as well as those driving the international IP market. The award ceremony attended by representatives of the world's leading law firms and consultancy firms…
Baran Güney Spoke at "Global Advertising Law Year in Review" Webinar by GALA
Baran Güney, senior associate in our TMT practice, talked about ''Overview of some of the key developments in advertising law over the last year in Turkey at "Global Advertising Law Year in Review" webinar by GALA
Barış Kalaycı Spoke at Anti-Counterfeit & Brand Protection Conference
Barış Kalaycı, partner in our anti-counterfeiting practice was the chairperson of day one at EMEA Security Conference & Exhibition | High Security Printing, Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection. Barış Kalaycı spoke on "The Global threat of Trade in Falsified Medicines: A Danger to Health and Development" panel.
Hande Hançar Spoke at "New Developments in Environmental Marketing Regulation, Europe" Webinar
Hande Hançar, partner in our TMT practice, discussed about the recent developments in the laws and standards governing environmental marketing in Europe with lawyers from the GALA (Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance) at "New Developments in Environmental Marketing Regulation, Europe" webinar by IAA (International Advertising Association).
Webinar: World IP Day – Conversation on Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity
Gün + Partners celebrated the World IP Day with webinars. Enjoy the fireside chat between Mutlu Yıldırım Köse and our guests Prof. Özlem Er and Prof. Şebnem Timur. This webinar concentrates on why it’s important to increase the IP awareness of women for accelerating innovation and creativity and they will be discussing on below topics. The role of women in industrial design Importance of IP for designers, importance of protecting their designs IP disputes/problems that…
Umut Acar Will Moderate ''Peer Relationships – Unlocking the Potential to Grow Your Practice or Career'' Webinar
Peer relationships have assisted forward-thinking lawyers to grow their practice, increase profitability and improve lives by adopting practical, real-world, tried and tested solutions and invaluable hands-on experience gained through these relationships. So why, and in which ways, do peer-to-peer relationships flourish? Why might peer relationships be the best solution for most of those who are preparing to take their legal practice and professional life to the next level?…
Baran Güney Spoke at "Global Hot Topics in Deceptive Price Advertising" Webinar by GALA
Baran Güney, managing associate in our TMT practice talked about price advertising regulation and enforcement activity with GALA members from the USA, Canada, the UK and Switzerland at "Global Hot Topics in Deceptive Price Advertising" webinar.