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New Ways of Working in Turkey
Has the government introduced any laws and/or issued guidelines around remote-working arrangements? If so, what categories of worker do the laws and/or guidelines apply to – do they extend to “gig” workers and other independent contractors? Article 14 of the Turkish Labour Act (TLA) defines remote working as a contractual employment relationship in which employees carry out their duties from home or other locations outside the workplace, sometimes through digital platforms.… »
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… »
Cross-border IP Right Licences 2021 in Turkey
Key aspects of intellectual property licensing Degree of exclusivity Describe what is understood by each of the below terms in your jurisdiction. Exclusive licence Under the Industrial Property Code No. 6769 (IP Code), an exclusive licence is a type of licence under which the licensor cannot issue a licence to any person other than the exclusive licensee and cannot use the licensed intellectual property (IP) rights unless they explicitly reserve this right. Non-exclusive… »
Cross-border IP Right Assignments 2021 in Turkey
Key aspects of intellectual property right assignments Definition of IP Rights Does the definition of "Intellectual Property Rights" in Standard document, Assignment of intellectual property rights: Cross-border: clause 1.1 include any rights that are not recognised in your jurisdiction? If yes, what are those rights? Standard document, Assignment of intellectual property rights: Cross-border: clause 1.1 does not include any rights that are not recognised in Turkey… »
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… »
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… »
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
Model Court of Justice 2020
Mutlu Yıldırım Köse, partner in our intellectual property practice, spoke about fair use in copyright as a keynote speaker at the Model Court of Justice 2020 in Ankara.
Mutlu Yıldırım Köse Shared Her Experiences at the MARQUES Month - September 2020 Virtual Event
Mutlu Yıldırım Köse, partner in our intellectual property practice, co-chaired the "Technical functionality: in relation to the protection of trademarks, designs and copyright in various jurisdictions" workshop session of MARQUES Month - September 2020 virtual event.
Mehmet Gün spoke in TÜRKONFED Structural Reforms Summit
"Kurucu ortağımız ve Daha İyi Yargı Derneği Başkanı Av. Mehmet Gün, Daha İyi Yargı Derneği ve TÜRKONFED - Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation iş birliğinde Ankara'da düzenlenen ""Yapısal Reformlar Zirvesi""nde yazarı olduğu politika raporunu sundu. https://lnkd.in/gxB7Tss"
Mehmet Gün recognized as the lawyer of the year in Turkey by Euromoney
Mehmet Gün, our founding partner, recognized as the lawyer of the year in Turkey by Euromoney's Benchmark Litigation Europe Award 2020. Benchmark Litigation recognises the most distinguished law firms and lawyers for their dispute resolution work over the past 12 months.
Legal500 EMEA 2020 Results
We are proud to have the “Top Tier” rankings in 5 out of 9 practice areas we are ranked by The Legal 500 and delighted that our 6 lawyers are listed as "Leading Individual", 4 lawyers as "Rising Stars" and 1 lawyer as “Next Generation Partners” in their practice areas.
Legal Career Days by AHBV
Güldeniz Doğan Alkan spoked about our firm, being a lawyer and intellectual property with the students at the event.
İSTA Turkey Arbitration Roadshow at Bursa
Mehmet Gün, our founding partner and İSTA President, and Pelin Baysal, co-chair of our dispute management practice, spoke on the importance and use of arbitration during İSTA Turkey Arbitration Roadshow in cooperation with Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) in Bursa.
Hande Hançar and Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş spoke in TÜSİAD SD2 Program Meeting
Hukuki destek paydaşı olduğumuz TÜSİAD SD2 Programı kapsamında eşleşen Teknoloji Tedarikçileri ile Kullanıcılarının bilgilendirme toplantısı 2 Ekim'de ofisimizde gerçekleştirildi. Kurumsal Firmalar ile KOBİ’lerin İşbirliğinde Hukuki Planlama konulu son oturumda, ortak avukatımız Hande Hançar ve yönetici avukatımız Begüm Okumuş, sanayide dijital dönüşüm kapsamındaki işbirlikleri hakkında pratik bilgiler sunarak katılımcılarla tecrübelerini paylaştılar.
Gün + Partners have won Deloitte Turkey‘s Best Managed Companies Award
"Gün + Partners have won Deloitte Turkey‘s Best Managed Companies Award! We are the first and only law firm to receive this recognition in Turkey. A huge thank you and congratulations to the team! Our Partner Özge Atilgan Karakulak said: “We are honored to be named one of the Best Managed Companies in Turkey. We are happy to share this award with each member of our firm who works hard to provide excellent services to our clients.” Deloitte’s leading business awards program…
Gün + Partners 2020 internship applications continue!
Gün + Partners 2020 internship applications continue!You can submit your application for our 2020 formal or summer internship programs via our website.In 2019, 15 formal trainees joined us. Between June and September, 66 summer trainees completed their internship in our firm.
Great Place to Work® Top Employers 2020 List
We are proud to be on the list in the first year we joined. Thank you to all our team members.
Great Place to Work® Certification
We are proud to announce that Gün + Partners has been awarded with Great Place to Work® Certification! Thank you to all our team members who contributed to this great achievement!