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Head of Foreign Affairs: Simay Akbaş
Quick facts
Network Memberships

INTA, MARQUES, PTMG, AIPPI, AIPLA, GRUR, VPP, INGRES, LES, CIAPORA, EPI, JIPA

Firm - Year of Establishment

1983

Number of Partners

3

Number of IP Practitioners

190

Languages

Turkish, English, German

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution
Firm overview

Destek Patent was established in 1983 and has been a pioneer in the field of Intellectual Property Rights, providing consultancy services in trademark, patent and design registrations for almost 40 years.

Destek Patent provides its clients with excellence in IP consultancy through its 15 offices located in Turkey, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, UAE and the UK. Besides its own offices, Destek Patent also provides IP services in 192 jurisdictions via its partners and associates.

As "Destek Patent", we continue to grow and globalise with the aim of delivering the best service to our clients all around the world.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas
Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, Patent, Patent contentious, Patent prosecution, Trade mark, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark prosecution

Key Sector Expertise
Aerospace, Advertising, Aerospace, Agriculture, Artificial intelligence, Arts, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Construction & materials, Defence, E-commerce, Electrical, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Film, Financial services, FMCG, Food & beverage, Furniture, Gaming, Hospitality & leisure, ICT & software, Industrials, Instruments, Internet, Life sciences, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Media, Medical device, Mining, Music, Nanotechnology, Not-for-profit, Optics & photonics, Oil & gas, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Publishing, Real estate, Renewable energy, Retail, Robotics, Semiconductors, Sports, Technology hardware, Telecommunication, Tobacco, Transport, Universities & research, Utilities

Address:
Spine Tower, Saat Street, No: 5, 13th Floor Sariyer
Istanbul
34398
Tel:+902123290000 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.destekpatent.com/en/
2026 Edition
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Overview

Destek Patent is a prominent intellectual property (IP) law firm in Turkey, established in 1983. The firm offers a comprehensive range of IP services, including trademark, patent, and design registration, as well as consultancy.  

Notable practitioners: Kemal Yamankaradeniz and A. Faruk Yamankaradeniz.  

The heads of IP practice at Destek Patent are Kemal Yamankaradeniz and A. Faruk Yamankaradeniz.

Testimonials

2026

"What I appreciate most about Destek Patent’s IP litigation service and team is their combination of deep technical expertise and impressively strategic execution. They approach each matter with precision, discipline, and a clear understanding of both legal and commercial dimensions, ensuring that every step is thoughtfully calibrated toward the client’s best interests."

"Their communication is consistently clear, timely, and solution‑oriented, and the team’s ability to remain composed and effective even in high‑pressure scenarios inspires real confidence. Above all, their collaborative, client‑centric approach makes them not just strong litigators, but truly reliable partners in complex IP disputes."

"What I value most about Destek Patent’s IP filing, prosecution, and administration service is their exceptional consistency, precision, and organizational excellence. Their team manages even the most complex portfolios with impressive attention to detail, clear communication, and a proactive mindset that prevents issues before they arise."

"They combine technical accuracy with practical efficiency, ensuring filings are handled smoothly, deadlines are impeccably monitored, and clients receive timely, reliable guidance at every stage. Above all, their professionalism, responsiveness, and collaborative approach make working with them remarkably seamless and reassuring — a true asset in maintaining strong and strategically aligned IP protection."

"Their analyses are clear, nuanced, and carefully tailored to the client’s strategic objectives, making even complex IP questions easy to navigate and act upon. They consistently demonstrate sound judgment, responsiveness, and a proactive approach — anticipating risks, identifying opportunities, and offering solutions that are both legally robust and commercially sensible. Above all, their collaborative and thoughtful manner of working makes every interaction efficient, reassuring, and genuinely value‑adding."

"I have worked with them for many years and I appreciate them for their professionalism and seriousness."

Simay Akbaş

"Simay has a rare ability to combine deep professional competence with genuine warmth and grace. She approaches every matter with clarity, structure, and a calm confidence. Her communication is always warm, precise, and impeccably professional, and she has a remarkable talent for turning even complex IP questions into clear, actionable guidance. Beyond her expertise, she brings kindness, collaboration, and a steady, uplifting energy to every interaction. Simply put: it’s a genuine pleasure to work with her."

 

2025

“Destek Law Company's extensive experience, broad service offerings, and international recognition suggest a high level of reliability in providing IP services in Turkey and beyond."

"I appreciate them for their professionalism and seriousness."

"I have worked with them for years and am always satisfied."

"Professional, cost effective, prompt, and always responsive."

"The team at Destek Law Company was consistently responsive and proactive in addressing any concerns or questions we had. Their attention to detail and commitment in keeping us informed at every step of the way gave us the confidence to make the right decision of choosing the firm."

"Their strong points are responsiveness, flexibility and strategic approach to IP matters, to name a few. The whole team works well together, and clients get personal attention."

"They are best when it comes to enforcement and filing. They operate in all major cities in Turkey, and they are a very well-established firm."

"With Destek Law Company, clients not only get a service, but rather a strategy."

Linked Reviews
Patent

Case studies show that the firm assisted the client, a robotics firm in opposition to protecting the Client's patents from similar and identical registrations and counterfeits.

Trade mark

Case studies show that the firm assisted the client, a major beer brewing company in opposition to protecting the Client's patents from similar and identical registrations and counterfeits.

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