Trademark Management in Turkey: Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Turkey has a well-established trademark protection system governed by Industrial Property Code No. 6769, which is in line with EU legislation. It is a member of the Madrid Protocol, allowing international registrations to designate Turkey. Trademark registration is handled by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TürkPatent).
To maintain a valid and enforceable trademark in Turkey, it is essential to actively manage changes, respond to oppositions, and ensure compliance with formal legal requirements. At Liesegang & Partner, we provide full-service trademark management for national and international clients looking to protect their brands in Turkey.
Our Trademark Management Services for Turkey
We offer a comprehensive range of legal and administrative services to support the lifecycle of your trademark in Turkey. Our services include:
- Change of Contact Details – Trademark Owner Turkey
Keeping your contact information updated is critical for receiving official notifications and avoiding missed deadlines. We assist trademark owners in updating their address, phone number, or email in the Turkish register. - Change of Trademark Owner – Turkey
Whether due to mergers, acquisitions, inheritance, or sales, it is essential to record the change of ownership with the Turkish IP Office. We handle the full legal process to transfer your trademark rights smoothly. - Legal Representative in Turkey
Foreign applicants are required to appoint a local representative in Turkey. Our law firm offers legal representation services and ensures compliance with TürkPatent requirements. - Opposition Against a Trademark in Turkey
If a third party attempts to register a confusingly similar or infringing trademark, we assist in filing formal oppositions within the allowed timeframe to protect your rights. - Representing the Applicant in an Opposition in Turkey
In the event your trademark application faces an opposition, our attorneys will prepare your defense and represent you before TürkPatent to ensure your registration proceeds.
Why These Services Are Important in Turkey
The Turkish trademark system, while modern, requires proactive and professional management to avoid loss of rights. Here’s why these services matter:
- Changing contact details is vital for maintaining communication with TürkPatent and avoiding missed renewals or oppositions.
- Changing trademark ownership ensures legal clarity and allows enforcement of rights by the current owner.
- Appointing a legal representative is mandatory for non-residents and essential for smooth correspondence and filings.
- Opposing conflicting trademarks is a necessary step to safeguard your brand and market presence in Turkey.
- Defending against oppositions is crucial to protect your pending trademark and avoid unnecessary delays or rejections.
Failure to comply with these requirements can lead to cancellation, rejection, or unenforceability of your trademark rights in Turkey.
Why Choose Liesegang & Partner for Turkey Trademark Management?
At Liesegang & Partner, we offer:
- Over 10 years of experience in international trademark law
- Native legal professionals with expertise in Turkish IP regulations
- Comprehensive services from filings to enforcement
- Transparent flat fees and fast turnaround times
- Multilingual communication in English, German, and Spanish
We help you navigate the Turkish trademark system with ease and ensure that your brand is properly protected and represented.