TRADEMARK SEARCH IN TURKEY

Before #trademark application in Turkey, you should check that your trademark has not been #previously registered by another person or company, or is too #similar to any other #registered trademark. You should also have a #search to determine whether your trademark is #distinctive or not. According to #IP Code No. #6769; ARTICLE 5- (1) The following signs set out below shall not be registered as a trademark: b) Signs…

EXPLAINING THE SYSTEM BRIEFLY REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION IN TURKEY

When Turkey is designated in an international registration, the Trademarks Department of the TURK PATENT carries out an examination, which consists of examination for absolute grounds for refusal and also ex-officio examination for prior rights. If an IR is partially or totally refused by TURKPATENT, then the cited provisional refusal is notified to WIPO but…