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…

THE PROCESS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF A TRADEMARK IN TURKEY

    Trademarks are filed for registration at the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (hereinafter referred to as the Office). The registration procedure takes approximately 6-8 months from the application date but the Office is not bound by any deadlines though. The application process includes a formal examination, the classification examination, and the absolute ground…