Article 5(1)(b) – Signs Which Are Devoid of Any Distinctive Character
Under Article 5(1)(b) of the Turkish Industrial Property Code (IPC) — mirroring Article 7(1)(b) of the EU Trade Mark Regulation (EUTMR) — a trademark application will be refused if the sign lacks distinctive character. Meaning:… Article 5(1)(b) – Signs Which Are Devoid of Any Distinctive Character








