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Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2026 in Türkiye
Legislation Treaties Is your country party to any bilateral or multilateral treaties for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments? What is the country’s approach to entering into these treaties, and what, if any, amendments or reservations has your country made to such treaties? Except for those on family law, Türkiye is not a signatory to multilateral treaties for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. However, Türkiye is a… »
Amendments to the Regulation on Commercial Advertisement and Unfair Commercial Practices
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Commercial Advertisement and Unfair Commercial Practices was published in the Official Gazette dated July 1, 2026. This regulation introduces significant changes in many current areas, such as targeted advertisements, advertising created using artificial intelligence, advertisements by social media influencers, environmental claims, sales with discounts, and consumer reviews. Key amendments A new Article 25/A titled "Targeted… »
Protection of Digital Fonts under Copyright, Design Law and Unfair Competition Regulations
With the digitalisation of commerce, digital fonts are no longer just an element of design; they have become an integral part of brand identity and commercial communication. It is now possible for original digital fonts to enjoy protection under copyright and design law, as explained in our article, https://gun.av.tr/tr/goruslerimiz/guncel-yazilar/dijital-yazi-tiplerinin-telif-ve-tasarim-hukuku-bakimindan-korunmasi. In addition to copyright and design law, digital fonts may… »
Recent Developments in the Protection of Biometric Data
The use of biometric recognition systems has become widespread in recent years across a wide range of sectors, from workplaces to gyms, and from public institutions to digital services. Technologies such as fingerprint recognition, facial recognition and iris scanning are used for purposes such as identity verification, access control and time and attendance tracking. However, the fact that biometric data is unique to the individual, immutable and, in the event of a breach… »
Infringement of Second Medical Use Claims And Proof of Infringement
The patentability of second medical use claims is explicitly regulated under EPC 54(5) with the amendments made to the European Patent Convention (“EPC”) in 2000, which entered into force on 13 December 2007. In Türkiye, although there is no explicit provision on this issue in the Industrial Property Code no. 6769, the discussions regarding the patentability of these claims have ended with the decision of the General Assembly of the Court of Appeal dated October 21, 2021[1].… »
Use of Competitor Trademarks in Google Ads: An Assessment of a Recent Court Decision
With the development of digital advertising, infringements of trademark rights are no longer limited to visible forms of use such as product packaging, signs, catalogues, or website content. The possibility of using competitors’ trademarks as keywords, redirecting codes, search terms, or similar advertising parameters within the Google Ads system, which directs consumers’ access to certain brands and products/services in Google searches, gives rise to disputes lying at the… »
Does the ‘Long Arm’ of the UPC Reach Turkey?
After long years of deliberation, the Agreement establishing the Unified Patent Court (“Agreement”) was accepted on majority of the European Union (EU) member states in 2013 and entered into force on 01 June 2023. The Unified Patent Court (UPC) was envisaged as a common court for the member states party to the Agreement. And thus, the UPC became part of the judicial system of the member states party to the Agreement and was authorised to resolve disputes concerning European… »
Artificial Intelligence from a Copyright Perspective: Global Developments and Reflections in Türkiye
Artificial intelligence technologies have begun to be used by almost everyone and have increasingly become an integral part of daily life. With the widespread adoption of these technologies, which are capable of generating new outputs by processing inputs such as text, images and other forms of data, the question of whether outputs created by artificial intelligence models qualify as “works” and whether they infringe third parties’ copyright has continued to be intensely… »
Publishing Rights in Online Use - 2026
As digital technologies continue to transform the publishing industry, the debate on copyright in online use is intensifying at an unprecedented pace. In particular, the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”)-driven systems into content creation and dissemination processes is reshaping the balance between publishers and digital platforms. Against this backdrop, it is clear that the regulatory framework established under the 2019 European Union (EU) Directive on… »
Draft Law on Digital Copyright
As emphasized in our recent article[1] on publishing rights in online use, the transformative impact of digitalization on the media and publishing sector has necessitated fundamental changes in copyright law. Within this framework, the Draft Law on Digital Copyright (“Draft”), which aims to protect copyrights in digital media, was submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 11 December 2025 and is currently under review by the relevant commission. The Draft has been… »
The Long-Awaited Amendment Has Entered into Force: Maternity and Paternity Leave Periods Extended
Significant amendments affecting working life have entered into force with the publication of the Law No. 7578 on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws (“Law No. 7578”) in the Official Gazette dated 1 May 2026 and numbered 33240. Within the scope of these amendments, both maternity and paternity leave durations have been extended. Maternity Leave Pursuant to Article 74 of the Labour Law No. 4857, female employees had previously been entitled to a total… »
Corporate Governance 2026 in Turkey
Primary sources of law, regulation and practiceWhat are the primary sources of law, regulation and practice relating to corporate governance? Is it mandatory for listed companies to comply with listing rules or do they apply on a "comply or explain" basis? The Turkish Commercial Code (TCC) dated 13 January 2011 (Law No. 6102) entered into force on 1 July 2012. The TCC has important objectives, such as ensuring transparency, adopting corporate governance standards and… »
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Dicle Doğan Has Been Named a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer
Dicle Doğan has been recognised by Thomson Reuters as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer, an independent recognition reflecting client feedback. Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers recognizes top legal professionals based on rigorous criteria, including nominations by senior in-house counsel and analysis of legal market performance.
Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas Spoke at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit
Our partners Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas represented the firm at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit, held in Amsterdam on 19–21 January 2026. At the summit, Özge Atılgan Karakulak spoke in the session “Competition Law Review from the Life Sciences Sector: A Review of Recent Court Decisions,” while Selin Sinem Erciyas contributed to “Preliminary Injunction Review for the Life Sciences Sector.” The summit brought together leading…
Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas will Speak at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit
Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas, partners in our Life Sciences and Patents and Utility Models practices, will speak at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit in Amsterdam, which will take place on January 19–21, 2026. They will speak in the following sessions: Özge Atılgan Karakulak in “Competition Law Review from the Life Sciences Sector: A Review of Recent Court Decisions”, and Selin Sinem Erciyas in “Preliminary Injunction Review for the Life…
We are Attending the 14th IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference in Paris
We are pleased to announce our participation at the 14th IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference, which will be held in Paris on 5 - 6 Feb 2026 and extend an invitation for a potential meeting during the event. Our partners Görkem Bilgin and Yalçın Umut Talay will be representing Gün + Partners at the conference. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities or simply reconnecting, please feel free to get in touch with them. We eagerly…
We are Attending the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day in Abu Dhabi
We are pleased to announce our participation at the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day, which will be held in Abu Dhabi on 28-29 Jan 2026 and extend an invitation for a potential meeting during the event. Asena Aytuğ Keser, partner, will be representing Gün + Partners at the conference. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities or simply reconnecting, please feel free to get in touch with her. We eagerly anticipate the prospect of meeting you face-to-face…
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş Spoke at the TÜSİAD SD2 / STEP Panel
Our partner Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş spoke at the TÜSİAD SD2 / STEP Panel titled “The Coordination, Investment and Legal Dimensions of Transformation”, organised by TÜSİAD SD2 on 9 January. Within the scope of the event, the strategic approach to digital transformation in industry, technological priorities and cross-sectoral application areas were discussed. Digital transformation investments, artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions, supplier–company collaborations…
Hande Hançar to Be a Trainer at the IP Commercialization Training Program
We will host the "IP Commercialization Training Program" organized in collaboration with AIPPI Türkiye and LES Turkey As part of the program, our partner Hande Hançar will provide training on the strategic management, commercialization, and economic value creation processes of intellectual property. Within the scope of the training program, the strategic management, commercialization, and technology transfer processes of intellectual property will be addressed from a…
Baran Güney Spoke at the “Global Advertising Law Year in Review” Webinar by GALA
Baran Güney, managing associate in our TMT practice, spoke on key developments in advertising law, including regulatory enforcement priorities, privacy issues, artificial intelligence, influencer marketing, “dark patterns,” and food and beverage advertising, at the “Global Advertising Law Year in Review” webinar by GALA.
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş, Spoke at the UN Global Compact Türkiye Webinar
Our partner Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş spoke as a panelist at the “Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence – Solutions and Good Practices” session of the webinar organized by UN Global Compact Türkiye. The panel focused on ethical decision-making processes in AI-based applications, the prevention of bias and discrimination, and mechanisms for transparency and accountability, and included the sharing of practical examples and case studies.
Gün + Partners Ranked in the 2025 Edition of Benchmark Litigation Europe
We are proud to be recognized among the leading law firms, and our founding partner Mehmet Gün and our partners Barış Kalaycı, Hande Hançar, Selin Sinem Erciyas, and Özge Atılgan Karakulak are recognized as Litigation Stars of 2025 in Turkey by Euromoney’s Benchmark Litigation. Benchmark Litigation recognises the most distinguished law firms and lawyers for their dispute resolution work over the past 12 months.
Gün + Partners Ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2025
The 2025 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals has been released. 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 2025. The IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals is a comprehensive guide to top private practice patent experts and expert witnesses worldwide, based…
Mehmet Gün Listed in IAM Strategy 300 2026
We’re proud to share that Mehmet Gün has been recognized in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026. This prestigious list highlights individuals who are shaping the future of IP through innovative and high-impact portfolio strategies. The IAM Strategy 300 identifies global leaders who excel at developing and implementing approaches that unlock the full value of intellectual property.