1 Jul 2015
Whistleblowing poses considerable risks for employers: as well as dealing with any corruption-related issues that they may pose, they need to be careful in the way in which they interact with the whistleblower or any employees whose conduct has […]
1 Jul 2015
Regulatory overview 1. What are the main legislation and regulatory authorities for pharmaceuticals in your jurisdiction? Legislation In this chapter, medicinal products and medical devices are considered as two different categories, with no overlap between them. Medicinal products […]
1 Jul 2015
Overview of main IPRs 1. What are the main IPRs in your jurisdiction? How are they protected? Patents Under Turkish law, IP rights are regulated by “Decree Laws” (issued by the Cabinet of Ministers) as opposed to “Laws” […]
26 Jun 2015
According to sector reports from local industry associations, Turkey’s information and communications technology, new media and e-commerce sectors are rapidly expanding.1 A joint report by TÜBİSAD (Turkish Industry and Business Association) and ETİD (Association of Electronic Commerce Operators) states the […]
2 Jun 2015
The Turkish Constitutional Court (“Constitutional Court”) has struck out Article 7(1)(i) of the Trademark Decree Law numbered 556 (“Trademark Decree Law”), on the basis that it is unconstitutional. In light of this, holders of well-known trademarks should better monitor […]
1 Jun 2015
Patents 1. What are the legal conditions to obtain a patent and which legislation applies? Which products, substances and processes can be protected by patents and what types cannot be patent protected? Conditions and legislation Under Turkish Law, […]
1 Jun 2015
First published by Practical Law Company. Overview 1. Provide an overview of the recent developments in the exploration and extraction of mineral resources in your jurisdiction. Despite having a range of minerals, some significant reserves and government support for […]
22 May 2015
1. Types of transactions Mergers are regulated under the Turkish Commercial Code in two types (TCC; article 136 onwards): establishment of a new company after merger of two or more companies; or takeover of one or more companies […]
18 May 2015
Moroğlu Arseven has been recognized for its work in competition law by the Global Competition Review in its 2015 Country Survey of Turkey. The researcher noted that competition law specialist “Bora İkiler was brought in last year to develop […]
15 May 2015
In 2014, the Turkish Constitutional Court (“Constitutional Court”) hit the headlines by cancelling several articles of the Trademark Decree Law numbered 556 (“Trademark Decree Law”). On 15 May 2015, the Constitutional Court struck out another article of the Trademark […]
