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.

Throughout history, humanity has made grand statements about the future. Yet time has shown that the real turning points were often...

Some inventions may seem simple, but they have made a huge impact on our daily lives. These products were once patented, but after their...

The validity of European patents in Turkey is ensured through a validation process based on the European Patent Convention (EPC). Patents...

In today’s business world, brands have evolved beyond just logos or product names; they have become integrated ecosystems. A brand is not...

BMW's (Bayerische Motoren Werke) logo is not just a brand symbol in the automotive world but also a representation of history,...

As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, it is also opening the door to...

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

Patent valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a patent or a portfolio of patents. This process is crucial for...

You've developed a new invention and decided to apply for a patent. However, before filing a patent application, there's an important...

Intellectual property rights play an important role in the protection and promotion of inventions and creative works. Among these rights,...

Patent trolls are companies that profit from lawsuits related to patents they often acquire from financially distressed companies. These...

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

In the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, protecting your intellectual property is essential.