📜 Industrial Property Code of Turkey
Article 1 – Purpose and Scope
ARTICLE 1 –
(1) The purpose of this Code is to protect the rights relating to trademark, geographical signs, design, patent, utility model and traditional product names and thus to contribute to technological, economic and social progress.
(2) This Code encompasses applications, registrations and post-registration processes regarding trademarks, geographical signs, design, patent, utility model and traditional product names and legal and criminal sanctions concerning the violation of these rights.
📘 Understanding the Purpose and Scope of Turkey’s Industrial Property Code
The Industrial Property Code No. 6769, which came into force in 2017, represents a milestone in Turkey’s intellectual property legislation. It unifies and modernizes the legal framework for protecting industrial property rights in line with EU and international standards.
But what exactly does Article 1 tell us about the purpose and scope of this Code?
🎯 Purpose: Protection for Progress
The Code’s primary objective is not merely administrative or procedural. It is designed to safeguard six categories of rights:
Trademarks Geographical indications Designs Patents Utility models Traditional product names
Through this protection, the Code seeks to foster technological innovation, economic development, and social progress. In short, it connects intellectual property to broader national goals.
📚 Scope: From Filing to Enforcement
The Code does not stop at granting rights. Its scope extends to:
Application and examination procedures Registration processes Post-registration obligations Legal and criminal sanctions for violations
This ensures that right holders are protected throughout the entire lifecycle of their IP assets, from the moment of filing to potential court enforcement.
🛡️ Who Can Benefit?
The Industrial Property Code applies to both natural and legal persons—meaning:
Individual inventors Designers Companies and corporations Local producers and entrepreneurs
Whether Turkish or foreign, rights holders are eligible for protection under the Code, provided that relevant legal requirements are met.
💡 Why It Matters
In a world where innovation and branding define competitive advantage, having a robust IP legal framework is essential. Turkey’s Industrial Property Code delivers just that—a clear, harmonized, and enforceable system that serves the interests of businesses, creators, and the national economy alike.
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