Article 5(1)(c) – Descriptive Signs Legal Basis Under Article 5(1)(c) of the Turkish Industrial Property Code (IPC) — aligned with Article 7(1)(c) of the EU Trade Mark Regulation (EUTMR) — trademarks are refused registration if… Article 5(1)(c) – Descriptive Signs

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

For a trademark to be registered, consumers must be able to identify the commercial origin of the goods or services upon seeing the mark. This essential function—known as distinctive character—is at the very heart of… Absolute Grounds for Refusal under IPC Article 5(1)(a): Signs may not be trademark

Trademark registration is a cornerstone of brand protection, offering legal safeguards and a competitive edge in the market. In Turkey, the process is governed by the Industrial Property Code (IPC) No. 6769, which came into… Absolute Grounds for Refusal in Trademark Registration – Article 5 IPC

Executive Summary The protection of unregistered trademarks in Turkey presents both opportunities and challenges for intellectual property holders. While Turkey’s legal framework provides several avenues for protecting unregistered marks, the burden of proof and enforcement… Unregistered Trademark Protection in Turkey: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis with International Comparisons

Marka hukukunda temel iki kavram: “öncelik” ve “tescil”… Peki bu iki ilke çatıştığında hangisi galip gelir? Özellikle Türkiye’de 6769 sayılı Sınai Mülkiyet Kanunu’nun (SMK) 155. maddesi ile birlikte değişen denge, Yargıtay içtihatları ve Avrupa Birliği… 📌 Marka Hukukunda Öncelik mi, Tescil mi? Yeni Dönemde Denge Arayışı

If you’re planning to protect your brand in Turkey, understanding the national trademark application process is essential. This guide provides a step-by-step overview of how to file a trademark application before the Turkish Patent and… 🇹🇷 Turkey Trademark Application Guide (2025 Update)

If your trademark application filed via the WIPO Madrid System has been refused or only partially accepted in Turkey, it’s crucial to act quickly and strategically. This step-by-step guide explains what a refusal means, your… 🇹🇷 WIPO Trademark Refused or Partially Accepted in Turkey? The Complete Legal Guide for International Applicants

Article 4 of the Turkish Industrial Property Code – Full Text and Explanation 📜 Official Provision – Article 4(1) ARTICLE 4 – (1) Trademarks may consist of any signs like words, including personal names, figures, colors,… 🏷️ Article 4 of Turkish Industrial Property Code: What Signs Can Be Registered as a Trademark in Turkey?

🛡️ Who Can Benefit from IP Protection in Turkey? Understanding Article 3 of the Turkish Industrial Property Code If you’re looking to register a trademark, patent, design, or any other industrial property right in Turkey,… Article 3 of the Turkish Industrial Property Code: Who Can Benefit from IP Protection in Turkey?