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Guideline on Scientific Meetings on Medical Devices Updated
On 22 August 2023, the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (Agency) announced an updated Guideline on Scientific Meetings and Educational Activities to be Held in Accordance with the Regulation on Sales, Advertising and Promotion of Medical Devices (Turkish language) (Guideline) on its official website. The Guideline replaced the previous version dated 15 November 2022. The Guideline was updated shortly after the revision made to the Regulation on Sales, Advertising… »
Turkey - Cookies & Similar Technologies
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş, Yalçın Umut Talay and Seda Öztürk have contributed to Data Guidance Turkey - Cookies & Similar Technologies, which is published by OneTrust. OneTrus Data Guidance Turkey - Cookies & Similar Technologies provides comprehensive guidance on the legal framework, regulatory authority guidance, definitions, consent management, and cookie information requirements concerning the use of cookies and similar technologies in Turkey. The guidance stresses… »
Turkey - Data Transfers
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş has contributed to Data Guidance Turkey - Data Transfers, which is published by OneTrust. OneTrus Data Guidance Turkey - Data Transfers provides an overview of the legal framework governing personal data protection in Turkey, focusing on legislation, case law, definitions, scope of application, and restrictions on data transfer. The document highlights the evolving regulatory landscape in Turkey, emphasizing the importance of compliance with data… »
New Euro Fx Rate For Drug Prices
On 23 July 2023, Presidential Decree numbered 7399 (Turkish language), amending the Decision on Pricing of Medicinal Products for Human Use (Decision), was published in the Official Gazette numbered 32257. Accordingly, the EUR1 value in Turkish Lira, to be used in the pricing of medicinal products for human use (formerly TRY10.7577) was increased by 30.5% and set as TRY14.0387. If the rate of increase in the product-specific price is higher than the rate of increase in the… »
Payment Calculation Method For Journalist Severance Has Changed
Introduction Law No. 5953 on Arrangement of Relations Between Employers and Employees in the Field of Press (Press Labour Law) sets out the terms and conditions of employment of journalists. Article 6 of the Press Labour Law regulates journalists' entitlement to severance payment and termination of their employment contracts by employers. According to the former wording of the referred article, journalists with at least five years of professional service were entitled to… »
Does the Appeal Period for an Application For Legal Remedy Begin Upon Announcement of the Constitution
Background Under Turkish law, the time period for an application for legal remedies (appeal and cassation) against court decisions begins, in principle, once the parties have been notified of the decision. However, some laws stipulate that the time period begins from the announcement of the decision by the court to the parties present at the hearing. The courts of first instance usually only announce a summary of the judgment at the decision hearing. The courts provide their… »
Guidelines For Withdrawal and Recall of Medical Devices Published
On 19 July 2023, the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency published Guidelines for withdrawal and recall of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices (Turkish language) on its official website. The Guidelines regulate the procedures to be implemented to prevent unsafe and non-conforming medical devices from being placed on the market and the responsibilities of the relevant parties pursuant to Law No 7223 on Product Safety and Technical Regulations. In this regard, the… »
Regulation on Technical Services For Medical Devices Published
On 26 May 2023, the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (Agency) published the Regulation on Technical Services for Medical Devices Used for Provision of Healthcare Services (Turkish language) (Regulation) in the Official Gazette numbered 32202. The Regulation has been prepared by the Agency to regulate the qualifications, authorisation, supervision and training of technical services that will support activities such as installation, updates, upgrades, modification… »
Regulation on Licensing of Medicines Amended
On 27 May 2023, the Regulation Amending the Regulation on Licensing of Human Medicinal Products (Turkish language) (Regulation) was published in the Official Gazette numbered 32203. With the amended provisions, a new reason for the suspension of the licence has been introduced in connection with licence transfer applications. To avoid suspension, licence holders must submit documentation showing that the production site complies with the Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines… »
The Exception Criteria for Registration Obligation with the Data Controllers' Registry has been Changed by the Decision of the Personal Data Protection Board
The Personal Data Protection Board ("Board"), through its decision dated 06.07.2023 and numbered 2023/1154 published in the Official Gazette dated 25.07.2023 and numbered 32259, has decided to increase the monetary threshold regarding the total annual financial balance sheet from TRY 25 million to TRY 100 million as one of the criteria for exemption from Obligation to Register with the Data Controllers' Registry (“VERBIS”). According to the Board's decision dated 19.07.2018… »
Proof of Bad Faith: The Turkish Court of Cassation Adopts a Surprising Stance
Güldeniz Doğan Alkan and Cansu Evren of Gün + Partners say that a recent ruling raises the question of how many trademarks should be imitated for an act of bad faith to be recognised In a case, the Turkish Civil IP Court decided for the invalidation of a trademark registration identical to the plaintiff’s mark and trade name. The decision noted that: The plaintiff held a registration for the same class in the EU (but not in Turkey) before the trademark at issue; and The… »
Court of Cassation Overturns Longstanding Precedents on Cumulative Protection Afforded by Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition Provisions
Cumulative protection is no longer available in light of a recent Court of Cassation decision Trademarks are protected under the IP Code, but “name[s], title[s] or trademark[s]” are not covered by the unfair competition provisions under the new Commercial Code The decision will have a serious impact on pending cases In a recent decision that challenges longstanding precedents, the Court of Cassation has ruled that, in cases where trademark infringement has been found, it… »
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Intercontinental Finance & Law Magazine
Mehmet Gün gave an interview to InterContinental Finance & Law Magazine about our firm and his role in the firm as the founder. Click here to read the inverview.
World Intellectual Property Day
very April 26, World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated worldwide to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. Within this scope; we have set the theme for our event as “Women in IP, from Creation to Protection of Rights” to encourage participation of women in IP system in respect of innovation, creativity and protection of rights in Turkey. The event will be opened with a speech of Professor Rana Sanyal…
Who's Who Legal Listings
Congratulations to our lawyers recognized by WWL, they have listed among the best lawyers in their expertise. Moreover, we are proud to have the most number of lawyers listed in WWL from Turkey.WWL has built a reputation as one of the most trusted resources for in-house counsel, government, agency and other legal practitioners seeking to find a high-quality lawyer in a particular practice area or jurisdiction. #WWL https://whoswholegal.com/firms/gun--partners?tab=lawyers
COVID-19 Update from Gün + Partners
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020 declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Health Ministry of Turkey announced the total number of cases in the country is 18 as of March 16, 2020. COVID-19 spread progress shows that local peak of the epidemic would happen in forthcoming days in Turkey. Our priority is to continue to provide the high quality client service, while protecting the health and safety of our people and their families. Following are our decisions and…
IP2017 Conference
This event has passed. Hande Hançar Çelik, partner and co-chair of our TMT practice, will speak about success story of GlakoLens, developer of contact lens based biosensor technologies, at IP2017 organizing by Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey from Oct 12-13, 2017. Date: Thursday, 12 October 2017 - Friday, 13 October 2017 Venue: Bogazici University, Albert Long Hall Bebek Mh., 34342 Beşiktaş/Istanbul, Turkey IP2017 Conference
MIP International Patent Forum 2018
This event has passed. Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas spoke on preliminary injunctions in Turkey in the MIP International Patent Forum 2018. Date: Wednesday, 07 March 2018 - Thursday, 08 March 2018 Venue: The Waldorf Hilton Hotel Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DD, United Kingdom MIP International Patent Forum 2018
6th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
This event has passed. This year’s event will feature dynamic roundtable session as well as concurrent sessions covering the hottest topics and the latest developments from across the different sectors of the Life Science Industry.Topics Include: • Recent trends and future of life sciences• State of the art in all aspects of life sciences• Life science is not science fiction; the future of life science is now• The complex net of human activities, relationships and…
IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2018
This event has passed. Ozan Karaduman, partner in our TMT practice, will be speaking on ”Now That the Data Is Out of the Bag!” Venue: Washington Marriott Marquis Hotel, Washington, DC, USA IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2018
7th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
This event has passed. The Life Sciences sector is deeply evolving, with many legal challenges. The Annual IBA WLSC gathers more and more members every year and the 2019 conference will again be the occasion to share views and knowledge, enhance initiatives and contribute to valuing our constantly evolving legal practice on the field. The conference is presented by the IBA Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee. TOPICS INCLUDE: Roundtables covering the…
Webinar: Key Developments and Predictions for Trademark Law in Turkey - 2020 With a Focus on the Impacts of the COVID-19
Gün + Partners hosted the webinar to discuss the latest developments in Turkish trademark law, as well as the predictions for the future. The impacts of COVID-19 to the practice of trademark law and to the predictions was also covered. Moderator: Uğur Aktekin Speakers: Barış Kalaycı, Hande Hançar, Zeynep Seda Alhas, Mutlu Yıldırım Köse, Güldeniz Doğan Alkan, Pınar Arıkan Loss of Right Due to Acquiescence in Infringement• Protection Scope of Weak Trademarks• Accuracy…
Invest in Turkey Forum 2017
This event has passed. Gün + Partners is joining the 5th Invest in Turkey Forum 2017 in London on 28 April 2017. Ozan Karaduman, Managing Associate, is the panellist in “The Energy Industry in Turkey – The Most Important Questions?” session. Topics for discussion include: Turkish energy strategies: Where is Turkey headed? What projects are expected to be announced over the next 12 months? What changes are being made to regulatory / legislative framework to determine more…
5th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
Gün + Partners invites you to attend 5th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference in San Diego - USA on 16-17 June 2017. Özge Atılgan Karakulak, Secretary of IBA Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee co-chairs the conference. Topics cover the following areas in industry: Recent trends and future of life sciences: the law and ethics of selective procreation Law and IP at the cutting edge of technology: challenges and opportunities Biologics and…