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Patents, Trade Marks, Copyright and Designs 2022 in Turkey
Provide a brief definition of a patent, the key legal requirements to obtain it and the law that applies. A patent is an industrial property right that gives the patent owner the right to prevent third parties from certain activities such as producing, using, selling, or importing the product or process that is the subject of the invention for a 20-year period. The applicant must prove the following to obtain a patent: Novelty. Inventive step. Industrial… »
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… »
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… »
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… »
News and Events
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!
Güldeniz Doğan Alkan spoke at the "Opening Ceremony of Master of Laws (Ll.M.) in Intellectual Property Program" at Ankara University
Güldeniz Doğan Alkan, partner in our intellectual property practice, spoke at the "Opening Ceremony of Master of Laws (Ll.M.) in Intellectual Property Program" at Ankara University with the support of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and TÜRKPATENT. As one of the board member of Patent and Trademark Attorneys’ Association (PEM), she introduced PEM to the students and shared the stage with Uğur Yalçıner, Irmak Yalçıner, Melis Abacıoğlu Viskuşenko, Ayşe Gül…
The Istanbul University Law Faculty Event
Güldeniz Doğan Alkan, partner in our IP practice, shared her views on becoming a lawyer and Turkish IP law with a focus on Trademark law at the event hosted by the Dispute Resolution Club of the Istanbul University Law Faculty.
Formal internship period started
"2019-2020 döneminde büromuzda staj yapacak stajyer avukatlarımız, dört günlük oryantasyon ve eğitim programlarını tamamlayarak stajlarına başladılar. Türkiye’nin farklı bölgelerinden ve farklı okullardan aramıza katılan arkadaşlarımız, eğitim boyunca birbirlerini tanıma ve kaynaşma imkanı buldular. Stajyerlerimizin staj dönemlerinin verimli, başarılı ve keyifli geçmesini diliyor, Gün + Partners ailesine hoş geldiniz diyoruz! "
Fourth Annual Session of Themis Court Simulations by Kadir Has University
Uğur Aktekin, partner in our intellectual property practice, shared his experience on becoming a lawyer, at the opening speech he made for the “Fourth Annual Session of Themis Court Simulations” hosted by Kadir Has University in Istanbul on Feb 14.
Canan Tınaz Moderated a Discussion During INTA Leadership Meeting
Canan Tınaz, senior attorney in our IP prosecution practice, moderated a Table Topic discussion during INTA Leadership Meeting entitled: “Managing International Portfolios of Clients: How to Establish an Understanding Relationship with Foreign Attorneys” on Wednesday, Nov 18 at 11:00 am EST. https://www.inta.org/events/2020-annual-meeting-leadership-meeting/
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş Spoke at Istanbul University "Data Protection Week"
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş spoke on "Attitude of the Turkish Data Protection Authority and Important Decisions" at "Data Protection Week" organized by Istanbul University Faculty of Law - IT Law club.