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Product Liability and Safety 2022 in Turkey
Sources of Law What are the main areas of law and regulation relating to product liability? The Product Safety and Technical Regulations Law 7223 (Law 7223) is the main law regarding product safety. Replacing Law 4703 on the Preparation and the Application of the Technical Regulations Related to Products, Law 7223 places some new obligations on actors who supply products to the market. It also ensures that the national legislation is in line with the European Union's 2019… »
World Intellectual Property Rights and Remedies 2021, Turkey Chapter
World Intellectual Property Rights and Remedies features analysis and commentary by leading practitioners on key intellectual property legislation from jurisdictions throughout Europe, Latin America, and Asia, as well as English translations of key intellectual property legislation from non-English-speaking jurisdictions. Each chapter clearly describes the nuances of local practice regarding how to register and protect copyrights, patents, trade, and service marks. Find… »
Litigation and Enforcement 2023 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… »
Sweepstakes & Contests: A Global Legal Perspective Second Edition - Turkey Chapter
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (“GALA”) releases the second edition of “Sweepstakes & Contests: A Global Legal Perspective” book on OCT 2021. The book consist of a global legal compendium of the laws related to sweepstakes & contests in 70+ countries around the globe. Turkey chapter of the book was prepared by Hande Hançar and Baran… »
Patent Litigation 2022 in Turkey
1. What are the principal sources of law and regulation relating to patents and patent litigation? At national level, the main sources of patent law are the: Industrial Property Code No. 6769 (IP Code). Regulation on the Implementation of the IP Code. Regulation on Employees' Invention, Inventions Realised in Higher Education Institutions and Inventions Realised as a Result of Publicly Funded Projects. Regulation on the Implementation of the… »
Employment and Employee Benefits 2022 in Turkey
1. Do the main laws that regulate the employment relationship apply to: Foreign nationals working in your jurisdiction? Nationals of your jurisdiction working abroad? Laws Applicable to Foreign Nationals Under Article 27 of the Act on Private International and Procedural Law No. 5718, employment contracts with a foreign element are subject to the governing law chosen by the parties, without prejudice to the minimum protection that employees are… »
Arbitration Procedures and Practice 2023 in Turkey
How is commercial arbitration used and what are the recent trends? Use of Commercial Arbitration and Recent Trends In Turkey, arbitration traditionally evolved as a dispute resolution mechanism, which was used more frequently in large commercial disputes where a foreign party is involved and mostly when a legal counsel is involved in the preparation of the principal contract between the parties. For all other matters, particularly concerning disputes of smaller value… »
Determination of Evidence in Disputes Over Pharmaceutical Patents
Introduction The determination of evidence, one of the most important temporary legal protection measures regulated in Turkish law, is an institution that ensures the protection of evidence which will assist in proving the matter in question. Considering that the adversarial trial process is adopted in Turkish civil procedure law, the significance of the rights holder being able to have the evidence that will help them prove themselves effectively determined is clear.… »
Implementation of the Limitation of Goods and Services by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office
The office provides an opportunity to limit the list of goods/services in terms of international trademark applications filed via WIPO However, it does not allow applicants to limit goods and services when it comes to national trademark applications This controversial approach eliminates a method commonly used by applicants to avoid potential disputes Limitation of goods/services The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (‘office’) applies the Nice Classification for the… »
What The Plausibility Requirement Means For Turkish IP Law
Grounds for invalidation of a patent under the Turkish Industrial Property Law (6769) are listed as per the numerus clausus principle. The concept of plausibility – which, in recent years, has been the subject of numerous evaluations (especially by the EPO) and frequently debated in academic circles – has not yet found a place within the scope of any legal regulation in Turkey and there is no consensus on the Turkish word that meets this concept as a legal term. However, the… »
Developments in the Obligation of Registration to Data Controllers’ Registry
In accordance with Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (the “DPL”) and the Regulation on Data Controllers’ Registry (“Regulation”), data controllers shall get registered to the Data Controllers’ Registry (“VERBIS”). In terms of the private sector, periods regarding the registration obligation has expired as of 31.12.2021 for (i) data controllers located outside of Turkey, (ii) data controllers having more than 50 employees annually or an annual balance sheet with a value… »
News and Events
We Welcomed Our New Formal Trainees at the New Term Opening
In our new term opening meeting, we were together even though we were far away. On this occasion, we welcomed our new formal trainees who have recently joined us.
Mehmet Gün and Uğur Aktekin Have Been Recognized in the WTR Global Leaders Guide 2020
Mehmet Gün, our founding partner, and Uğur Aktekin, co-chair of our intellectual property practice area, have been recognized in the WTR Global Leaders Guide 2020. WTR Global Leaders evaluates law firm and corporate trademark experts according to their expertise and experience in relation to creating, protecting, managing and enforcing essential brand rights, and also their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to deliver for their clients.…
TÜSİAD SD² Digital Industry Program 2020 Calls Has Been Published
TÜSİAD (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) SD² Digital Industry Program calls, which is Turkey’s first comprehensive and local program on digital transformation in industry and which is intended to create an ecosystem bringing the technology user and provider companies together, has been published. As Gün + Partners which has made the corporate law firm management software GÜNCE available for lawyers’ use and which has recently entered into a…
Özlem Divandiler, Our Finance Director, Has Been Chosen as a Mentor for the TÜBİTAK “BIGG+ Mentor” Program
Özlem Divandiler, our finance director, has been chosen as a mentor by TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) for the “BIGG+ Mentor” Program which has been put into practice with the aim of supporting the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Turkey, contributing to the growth of start-ups and increasing the number of investible start-ups. We congratulate her for offering volunteer mentoring services and for being one of the mentors chosen by TÜBİTAK…
We organized the First Online Customs Training in Turkey
We organized the first online Customs Training in Turkey and performed the presentations for our clients. 200 Customs officers attended the online training and thanks to Turkish Customs General Directorate for the organization.
IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2020 Rankings Announced
We are pleased to announce that we have been named as the top tier firm and our 7 practitioners are recognized as the leading individuals in the IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2020. The IAM Patent 1000 delivers the most in-depth coverage of the market yet undertaken, pinpointing the best of the best in prosecution, litigation and licensing.
Euromoney's MIP IP STARS 2020 Rankings Announced
We are proud to be listed as top tier firm and our 4 lawyers are recognized as IP Stars by Euromoney's MIP IP STARS 2020 rankings which is the leading resource for who is looking for the best legal practitioners for contentious and non-contentious IP advice since 1990.
Özge Atılgan Karakulak Listed in Top 250 Women in IP 2020
Özge Atılgan Karakulak, partner in our life sciences and patent and utility models practices, is listed in Top 250 Women in IP 2020 by Euromoney's Managing IP. The publication recognises 250 senior female IP practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year.
World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2020 Rankings Announced
We are pleased to announce that we have been named as the top tier firm and our 8 practitioners are recognized as the leading individuals in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2020. WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners, has established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.
Webinar: Coronavirüs’ün İşletmelere Hukuki Etkileri
COVID-19’un etkisi artmaya devam ediyor ve benzeri görülmemiş bu durumla karşı karşıyayız. Bu süreçte, şirketlerin ivedilikle doğru kararlar vermesi ve uygulaması gerekiyor. Bu amaçla, şirketlere hukuki açıdan yol gösterecek görüş ve önerilerimizi “Coronavirüs’ün İşletmelere Hukuki Etkileri” webinarında paylaşıyoruz. Moderatör : Mehmet Gün Konuşmacılar : Pelin Baysal, Filiz Toprak Esin, Beril Yayla Sapan İş hayatını dünyada ve Türkiye’de nasıl etkiliyor? Coronavirüs…
Webinar: Trademark Protection in Europe During COVID-19 – Asia-Pacific Session
COVID-19 pandemic spread all around Europe by March 2020 and has been effecting also trademarks and trademark protection in practice. Gün + Partners hosted this webinar for the second time at a more convenient hour for representatives of brand owners and practitioners within Asia-Pacific region. The webinar provided a unique opportunity to learn about the impacts of COVID-19 to the practice of trademark law before trademark offices and courts in various European…
Gün + Partners recognized as Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year in Turkey 2020 by Euromoney
We are proud to be recognised as “Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year in Turkey” by Euromoney's Benchmark Litigation Europe Award 2020. Benchmark Litigation recognises the most distinguished law firms for their dispute resolution work over the past 12 months. https://www.benchmarklitigation.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Benchmark-Litigation-2020-Europe-Awards-Winners-Announced/Index/5704