Türkiye
Türkiye Trademark Registration
Trademark Registration in Türkiye
Türkiye is a member of multiple international treaties related to intellectual property, including the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, the Madrid Agreement for the Repression of False or Deceptive Indications of Source on Goods, the Nice Agreement for the International Classification of Goods and Services for Trademark Registration, the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). These memberships provide a robust framework for both domestic and international protection of trademarks.
1. Required Documents for Trademark Registration
-Trademark specimen
-Clear description of goods or services
-Applicant’s full name and address
-Power of Attorney
-Priority document with Turkish translation if priority is claimed
Proper preparation of these documents can accelerate the registration process and prevent unnecessary delays.
2. Trademark Registration Process
• Application Submission
The trademark application must be submitted to the Turkish Trademark Office, either directly or through a local agent authorized to act on behalf of the applicant.
• Formal Examination
The office reviews the application for completeness and adherence to formal requirements. If deficiencies are found, the applicant is granted a two-month period to correct them. Failure to respond within this timeframe will lead to cancellation of the application.
• Substantive Examination
During substantive examination, the examiner evaluates whether the trademark meets legal requirements. If a refusal is issued, the applicant may submit a written appeal for re-examination and re-evaluation within two months from the receipt of the decision. If the refusal is confirmed, the applicant can file a lawsuit at the Intellectual Property Court within two months to annul the decision.
• Publication
After successfully passing examination, the trademark is published in the official gazette. Third parties may submit oppositions within two months of the publication date. The Turkish Trademark Office operates a dedicated opposition department to handle these cases efficiently.
• Registration
Following successful examination and resolution of any opposition, the trademark is officially registered under Turkish law, granting legal protection to the owner.
3. Important Considerations
-Turkish trademarks follow the Nice Classification system and allow multi-class filings in a single application
-Non-resident applicants must appoint a local agent to manage their trademark applications in Türkiye
-If a registered trademark has not been used for five consecutive years, except in cases of force majeure, any third party may request its cancellation
4. Validity and Renewal
A Turkish trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date. Owners can renew the registration to extend protection for additional 10-year periods, ensuring long-term legal security for their brand
Apply for Trademark Registration
Complete the application form to initiate your trademark registration process in Türkiye. Our experienced team will evaluate your request and guide you through each step of the procedure.