25 Oct 2017
A Turkish court recently held that a trademark application which simply drops the figurative element from an existing trademark (which combined both word and figurative elements) does not fall within the scope of the earlier trademark’s rights. Therefore, the […]
29 Aug 2017
Parties in the supply chain for products which qualify as a registered geographical indication in Turkey are also entitled to use the indication for their own purposes, even if this intellectual property right is formally registered to another party. […]
18 Aug 2017
Turkey has tightened manufacturing rules for cigarette papers, as well as prohibited adding sugars, flavouring and colouring during production. It has also updated the minimum requirements for health warnings on packages for cigarette papers. Most notably, the health warning […]
18 Aug 2017
The Turkish Supreme Court recently ruled that if trademark infringement also infringes personal rights, then the right holder can seek protection under Law Number 5651 Regulating Internet Broadcasting and Fighting Crimes Committed through Internet Broadcasting (“Law”). Under the Law, […]
8 Aug 2017
The Re-examination and Evaluation Board (“Board”) examines decisions by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (“TPTO”) about registration of industrial property rights. From 10 January 2017, the Board will now also examine TPTO decisions about traditional specialties. Boards must […]
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 […]
20 Jul 2017
Turkey has updated various aspects of the state reimbursement scheme for participation in foreign fairs and exhibitions, aiming to support the image of Turkish products abroad. 50% reimbursement for fair attendance costs is now possible under the changes. The […]
6 Jul 2017
Turkey has introduced a centralized database to track medicinal products for human use (“Medicinal Products”), as well as information about parties involved in related transactions. Medicinal Products will now be tracked in the national system, using a 2D code […]
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 […]
