Insights
Guideline on Co-Marketing of Medicines has been Updated
The Guideline on Co-Marketing of Medicinal Products for Human Use ("Guideline") contains regulations on the evaluation of marketing authorization applications for co-marketed products and the evaluation of authorized co-marketed products. The Guideline published on February 17, 2023, was updated by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency and re-published on June 07, 2024. The Guideline used to stipulate that if variations are made in the main product that also affect… »
Guideline on Medicine Priority Assessment Has Been Updated
In accordance with the Regulation on Licensing of Human Medicinal Products, the Guideline on the Working Procedures and Principles of the Priority Assessment Board for Human Medicinal Products ("Guideline"), which sets out the procedures and principles regarding the prioritization applications submitted to the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency ("Agency") and the working of the Priority Assessment Board for Human Medicinal Products ("Board") established within the… »
Patents Throughout the World Chapter 169 Turkey
Law 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; and Regulation on the Implementation of the European Patent Convention Regarding the Grant of European Patents in Turkey. Conventions Turkey is a party to almost all… »
Designs and Utility Models Throughout the World Chapter 149A Turkey
I. Introduction Law The Industrial Property Code no. 6769 (““IP Code””) entered into force on January 10, 2017. Conventions International Convention (Stockholm) (see Appendix 1); Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (see Appendix 2); Locarno Agreement for the International Classification of Industrial Designs (see Appendix 3); Patent Cooperation Treaty (see Appendix 4(a)); Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the… »
New Rules for Content Ratings in Television Programs
Amendments to the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles of Media Services ("Regulation") introduced new rules regarding the content rating for television programs. New rules immediately entered into force upon publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.06.2024 and numbered 32575. The new amendments are particularly relevant for news programs and, in some cases, live broadcast programs. Highlights of the Amendments: It is regulated that the Content Rating System will… »
Challenging and Enforcing Arbitration Awards: Türkiye 2024
Must an award take any particular form? Article 14(A) of the International Arbitration Law (IAL) provides that an award must include: the names, surnames, titles and addresses of the parties, their representatives and lawyers; the legal grounds on which the award is based and, if there is a claim for compensation, the amount of compensation; the place of arbitration and the date of the award; the name, signature and a dissenting opinion, if any, of the arbitral tribunal;… »
A New Era in Turkish Personal Data Protection Legislation
Amendments to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (“Law”) entered into force as of June 1, 2024. Please review our detailed article here about the amendments to the Law. The main actions to be taken by data controllers within the framework of the amendments are briefly as follows: 1. Providing Appropriate Safeguards for Transfers Abroad Except for cross-border transfers that are irregular, occur on one or a few occasions, are not continuous and are not in the ordinary… »
Amendments Regarding the Turkish Personal Data Protection Came into Force
The Law No. 7499 on Amending the Code of Criminal Procedure and Certain Laws (“the, which includes the long-awaited amendments to the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (the “Law”) and is also referred to as the 8th Judicial Reform Package, was published in the Official Gazette dated 12 March 2024 and numbered 32487. Various amendments affecting data controllers have been made. Accordingly, data controllers shall review their compliance efforts with the Law, update their… »
First Legal Regulation for Artificial Intelligence Systems: AI Act
Artificial intelligence, which has become one of the most important components of modern technology, has rapidly transformed our interaction with technology, seamlessly integrating into various areas of our daily routines. AI technologies, offering significant advancements and innovative solutions in fields such as medicine, finance, transportation, education and many others, have also brought with sensitivities towards critical issues such as ethics, security and privacy.… »
Türkiye’s Update: Key Changes in Named Patient Program
Pharmaceuticals that are not authorized in Türkiye or authorized but not available on the market shall be procured from abroad as per a special authorization and on a case by case basis (Named Patient Program-NPP). This supply can be conducted by public institutions approved by the Ministry ofHealth that are defined as Foreign Pharmaceutical Suppliers (Suppliers) and currently constitute theSocial Security Institution and the Turkish Pharmacists Association. The Suppliers can… »
Advertisement Board’s Power to Block Access was Annulled
The Turkish Constitutional Court (“Court”) annulled paragraph 12 of Article 77 of the Consumer Protection Law, which granted the Advertisement Board the power to partially or entirely block access to websites containing unlawful advertising content. The relevant rule was considered to be unconstitutional pursuant to the Court’s decision dated 13 September 2023 and numbered 2022/70 E. - 2023/152 K. In its decision, the Court ruled that the scrutinized legal rules do not meet… »
New Regulations on Nutrition and Health Claims for Food and Food Supplements
The Regulation on Health Claims for Food and Food Supplements ("Regulation") entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated April 20, 2023 and numbered 32169. Regarding nutrition claims, the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Nutrition Claims was published in the same Official Gazette and entered into force. The Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Nutrition and Health Claims, which regulated nutrition declarations and health declarations for food and food… »
News and Events
Announcement of New Managing Associate and Senior Associate Promotions, 2024
We are pleased to announce the promotion of our lawyers Begüm Soydan Sayılkan, Dilan Sıla Kayalıca, İrem Girenes Yücesoy and Zeynep Çağla Üstün to managing associate; Aysu Eryaşar, Edanur Atlı, Elif Melis Özsoy, Havva Yıldız, Kendal Basut and Selin Bilik to senior associate taking effect from February 1, 2024.
Gün + Partners Top Ranked by WTR 1000 2024
We have been named as the top tier firm and our 12 practitioners are recognized as the leading individuals in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2024. The resource identifies the leading trademark practitioners and firms from around the globe, offering the definitive ‘go-to’ guide for those seeking legal trademark expertise. WTR says: “Gün + Partners is an exceptional full-service firm with a reputable name in Turkey. The…
Dicle Doğan Has Been Recognised as Mondaq Thought Leading Author
We are delighted Dicle Doğan has been recognised as Mondaq Thought Leading Author for the Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences Category at the Mondaq Autumn 2023 awards. The winners have demonstrated exceptional knowledge and insight, providing valuable legal insights and advice to our global audience. Find more thoughts in our Insights page.
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş Recognized in Who's Who Legal: M&A and Governance 2023
WWL: M&A and Governance identifies the leading figures in the global corporate legal market who stand out internationally for their first-class work managing a spectrum of corporate transactions, ranging from takeovers to acquisitions to IPOs, and advising clients on an array of corporate issues, including shareholder activism, takeover defence and regulatory compliance. https://www.lexology.com/firms/gun-partners/_beg_m_yavuzdo_an_okumu_
We are Attending the 12th IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference in Paris
We are pleased to announce our participation at the 12th IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference, which will be held in Paris on 8-9 Feb 2024 and extend an invitation for a potential meeting during the event. Görkem Bilgin, partner, and Yalçın Umut Talay, managing associate, 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…
Beril Yayla Sapan and Asena Aytuğ Keser Recognized in Who's Who Legal: Commercial Litigation 2023
We congratulate Beril Yayla Sapan and Asena Aytuğ Keser on being selected among world’s leading practitioners in the Who's Who Legal: Commercial Litigation 2023 WWL: Commercial Litigation provides an in-depth analysis of the foremost litigators around the world who are singled out for their outstanding ability within this contentious context, as well as standout practitioners aged 45 or younger as future leaders in the market. WWL says: Beril Yayla Sapan is a top name in…
Hande Hançar and Baran Güney Spoke at Özyeğin University
Hande Hançar and Baran Güney participated as speakers in the Advertising Law class at Özyeğin University Faculty of Law. They shared their knowledge and experiences about legal regulations on social media advertising.…
Zeynep Çağla Üstün Speaks at "Lawyers at Work" Event
Our senior associate Zeynep Çağla Üstün participated as a speaker at the "Lawyers at Work" event organized by ELSA Ankara on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Zeynep shared her experiences related to a career in an institutional law firm with law school students, providing information about Gün + Partners' activities, practice areas, internship opportunities, and workplace experience.…
Mehmet Gün, Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas are Listed in IAM Global Leaders 2024
We are pleased to announce that our founding partner Mehmet Gün and partners Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas, have been recognized as IAM Global Leaders for the year 2024. This prestigious distinction is reserved for individuals who attain the gold tier ranking in the IAM Patent 1000, an authoritative directory that identifies the foremost law firms and attorneys in key patent jurisdictions around the world. This recognition reflects our firm’s commitment to…
We are Attending the INTA 2023 Leadership Meeting
Our firm will be represented by Uğur Aktekin, partner of our Intellectual Property practice and Pınar Arıkan director of the IP prosecution practice at the INTA (International Trademark Association) 2023 Leadership Meeting in Houston, Texas. For all details about the event please click here.
Uğur Aktekin is an Instructor for the International Certificate Program of the International Trademark Association (INTA)
Uğur Aktekin, partner of our Intellectual Property practice, is an instructor in the INTA International Certificate Program: “The Lifecycle of a Trademark”. The course is structured into six chapters each dedicated to exploring the nuances of trademark registration in specific global regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and Middle East. Uğur Aktekin is the moderator and one of the instructors of the Middle East chapter of the program. Learn…
Begüm Soydan Sayılkan and İrem Girenes Yücesoy spoke at the “Living Brands Conference"
Begüm Soydan Sayılkan and İrem Girenes Yücesoy recently spoke at the “Living Brands Conference” organized by EGİAD on December 18, 2023. They focused on the development of brand protection strategies and discussed the new trademark revocation procedure effective from January 10, 2024.