23 Jun 2018
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has published its 2018 Special 301 Report (“Report”) regarding intellectual property protection and enforcement by U.S. trading partners around the world. The Report identifies countries where intellectual property protection and enforcement […]
20 Jun 2018
The European Commission has published Turkey’s Progress Report in connection with the 2018 Communication on EU Enlargement Policy. The Progress Report evaluates Turkey’s overall compliance with EU norms, through the lens of the harmonization process. The Progress Report includes […]
19 Jun 2018
The Industrial Property Law (“IP Law”) introduced consent letters to Turkish trademark law in January 2017, a mechanism which practitioners had waited a long time for. After around a year with the new regime, we share some insights on […]
18 Jun 2018
Moroğlu Arseven has been recognised in the Silver Tier firm for patent litigation and transactions by IAM Patent 1000 is its 2018 awards. The firm receives specific mention as being a specialist for clients which seek “a robust patent […]
16 Jun 2018
Turkey has published details of the Data Protection Authority’s (“Authority”) organizational structure, department duties, powers, and responsibilities, as well as the Authority’s working procedures and principles. The Regulation on Organization of the Data Protection Authority (“Regulation”) was published in […]
13 Jun 2018
Turkey has announced a range of amendments to the tax regime, as well as new VAT exemptions. A new tax base calculation is introduced for sale of secondhand vehicles and immovable property. Time limits are also introduced where sellers […]
13 Jun 2018
The Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (“Agency”) updated the guidelines for packaging and patient leaflets related to human medicinal products. Changes primarily relate to how active ingredient should be indicated, as well as phrases which should be included […]
9 Jun 2018
Radio and television broadcast online in Turkey must now obtain a broadcast license from the Radio and Television Supreme Council (“Council”), while platform operators must obtain a broadcast transmission permit. The Council is now authorised to supervise internet broadcasting. […]
6 Jun 2018
Turkey’s Money-Credit Coordination Board has amended the financial support scheme for market research and market entry. Changes apply particularly to trademark-related costs when purchasing foreign companies which are involved in advanced technology. The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Market […]
4 Jun 2018
The following article gives a summary of decrees by the Council of Ministers and communiqués by the Ministry of Economy regarding the prevention of the unfair competition on imports between 1 May 2018 and 31 May 2018. Investigation Launched […]
