1 Aug 2017
Turkey has introduced a new regime outlining how Patent and Trademark attorneys should act, as well as related disciplinary procedures. The Turkish legal system treats Trademark and Patent attorneys differently to other attorneys, who are subject to Attorneys Law […]
25 Jul 2017
Turkey continues to make changes to food regulations to harmonize its approach with the European Union. The latest changes update local product labelling rules and principles for distilled alcoholic beverages (excluding fermented beverages), as well as related use of […]
6 Jul 2017
The deadline for retailers to ensure house mark-branded goods comply with the Regulation on Principles and Rules for Retail Trade has been extended for 12 months. Retailers must now ensure that the name, trade name, or brand of both […]
19 Jun 2017
Turkey has introduced new definitions and measurement specifications for food additives, in line with the European Union’s approach. These changes follow a series of other legislative-related developments, regarding added vitamins, as well as food labeling. The Turkish Food Codex […]
15 Jun 2017
Moroğlu Arseven has been recognized in the Silver Tier firm for patent litigation and transactions by IAM Patent 1000 is its 2017 awards. The firm receives specific mention for being a “leading force in IP commercialisation, showcasing ingenuity and […]
2 Jun 2017
In January 2017, Turkey announced a long-awaited legislative overhaul for its intellectual property regime. Since then, local practitioners and right holders have waited patiently for related secondary regulations to be released, which would reveal more insight into how the […]
10 May 2017
Turkey has tightened rules for collective internet use providers, introducing more detailed requirements for filtering and monitoring internet users. Collective internet use providers are defined as real persons or legal entities which provide internet for a certain amount of […]
10 May 2017
Turkey continues to make changes to food regulations in order to harmonize its approach with the European Union (more). New regulations introduce principles and procedures for adding vitamins, minerals and certain other items to foods. These also update restrictions […]
6 Feb 2017
Moroğlu Arseven’s trademark work has been recognized for the fifth year in a row by Managing Intellectual Property. In 2017, the firm is ranked in Tier 2 for both contentious trademarks, as well as for trademark prosecution. Managing Intellectual […]
20 Jan 2017
Major changes have been introduced to Turkey’s Intellectual and Industrial Property regime, including design rights. Indications suggest the new legislative regime will serve an increased scope of design-related disciplines, in a wider manner. Notable changes include introducing ex office […]
