IP rights can also protect public health and safety Barış Kalaycı and Direnç Bada of Gün and Partners discuss an IP case that led to the discovery, and removal, of fake fire-resistant glass from hospitals in Turkey By Bariş Kalayci & Direnç Bada May 06 2022
Seeking information on pending marketing authorisation applications is lawful in Turkey Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın and Fatma Sevde Tan of Gün and Partners discuss a welcome decision that reinforces patent owners’ right to information about pharmaceutical licensing applications in Turkey By Aysel Korkmaz Yatkin & Fatma Sevde Tan March 22 2022
Turkey’s position on SEPs: navigating the technology-driven world Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Beste Turan of Gün + Partners consider how technological advancement supports the creation of SEPs in Turkey By Beste Turan & Özge Atilgan Karakulak March 16 2022
Challenges and opportunities when combatting counterfeits in Turkey Barış Kalaycı, Zeynep Seda Alhas and Begüm Soydan Sayılkan of Gun and Partners explain why brand owners need to take an active role to combat counterfeits in Turkey By Bariş Kalayci & Zeynep Seda Alhas & Begüm Soydan Sayilkan March 11 2022
Dilemma over well-known trademark registry continues in Turkey Uğur Aktekin and Begüm Soydan Sayılkan of Gün and Partners discuss developments regarding well-known trademarks since the Court of Cassation’s decision in February 2020 By Begum Soydan & Ugur Aktekin February 01 2022
Patent rights on vaccines: looking for a scapegoat for vaccine inequity Selin Sinem Erciyas and Zeynep Çağla Üstün of Gün and Partners consider how far patent protection remains an obstacle to accessing COVID-19 vaccines By Selin Sinem Erciyas & Zeynep Cagla Ustun December 10 2021
Turkey: IP court rules on Red Bull’s colour marks in an infringement claim Zeynep Seda Alhas and Dilan Sıla Kayalıca of Gün and Partners consider the Turkish IP court’s ruling on an infringement case by Red Bull By Dilan Sıla Kayalıca & Zeynep Seda Alhas November 18 2021
District court in Turkey rules on preliminary injunction assessments Aysel Korkmaz Yatkin and Aysu Eryaşar of Gun and Partners evaluate the position of Turkey’s IP courts in a case focusing on preliminary injunction assessments By Aysel Korkmaz Yatkin & Aysu Eryaşar October 22 2021
Turkey: Well-known trademark registry is again open for debate Uğur Aktekin and Begüm Soydan of Gün and Partners explain why the Court of Cassation’s decision has evoked a mixed reaction from trademark filers By Begum Soydan & Ugur Aktekin August 03 2021
Turkey expands agenda to tackle counterfeits Barış Kalaycı and Direnç Bada of Gün and Partners assess the benefits of filing a criminal case based on trademark infringement for counterfeit products subject to the crime of smuggling... By Bariş Kalayci & Direnç Bada July 08 2021