The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has its own independent trademark registration system within its borders and enforces trademark protection under the Trademarks Law (Chapter 268).

In recent years, the “bad faith” element in oppositions against trademark applications has gained increasing recognition and weight in both national and international case law. Notably, in Turkey, a significant rise has been observed in the acceptance rates of bad faith-based oppositions before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT).

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has an independent trademark registration system with its own laws, institutions, and...

Geographical Indications (GIs) are a powerful tool in the global economy, serving as a marker of quality, authenticity, and origin for...

The "Türkiye Report on IP-Backed Financing", prepared in collaboration between the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) and...

Trademark law plays a crucial role in combating counterfeit products and evaluating consumer perception. However, the methods...

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The booming global handbag market, currently valued at over 68 billion dollars, has made it more crucial than ever for luxury brands to...

The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) newest Intellectual Property (IP) Youth Ambassador is 22-year-old Oxana Zaporoniuc...

The concept of trademarking is essential in protecting a brand's identity, helping distinguish a company's goods or services from those...

The story of Turkish Airlines began on May 20, 1933, with a modest start of five aircraft and fewer than 30 employees. Established as the...

The EU law's approach to the obligation to use of trademark will be firstly analysed within the framework of the CJEU judgments (Court of...

The Industrial Property Law No. 6769 (hereinafter referred to as the “IPL”), which is the main statute on trademarks in Turkish law,...

Today, considering the global threats such as resource depletion and climate change due to the increasing demands of humanity, adopting a...

A trade secret is information kept confidential and legally protected, which provides a company with an economic advantage over its...

Under Turkish trademark law, the trademark proprietor has several legal remedies in case of infringement of the trade mark right by third...

Trademarks including letters from other alphabets are usually an issue during the similarity evaluations. In Türkiye, the registry of the...

Turkey plays a significant role in design trends with its rich cultural heritage and dynamic economy. Each year, design trends evolve in...

As public interest in sustainable fashion soars, trade marks have emerged as pivotal players in advocating eco-friendly products and...

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