Although a European patent granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) is issued as a single centralized registration, it must undergo a national phase following grant—requiring “validation” procedures in each individual country. This critical step is essential for the patent to remain legally enforceable within those jurisdictions.

Located at the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has emerged not only as a center for tourism and education but also as an increasingly attractive hub for commerce, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property rights.

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).