Aylin Özgür is a Turkish Patent and Trademark Attorney with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and plant breeders’ rights. Known for her European vision and disciplined working style, she has successfully represented international clients and led high-profile projects involving IP protection and enforcement across jurisdictions.
Her expertise spans IP rights procurement and enforcement, anti-counterfeit measures, customs filings, IP dispute resolution, licensing, and valuation. Aylin is particularly skilled in managing large-scale IP portfolios, conducting in-use research, and tackling counterfeiting issues to protect global brands. She also specializes in system and process optimization, ensuring error-free internal IP management and efficient procedural workflows.
As a court-certified mediator in criminal law, Aylin resolves complex disputes, providing authoritative analysis and equitable solutions. She is also adept at preparing opinions on contentious IP matters, facilitating licensing agreements, and delivering strategic guidance on IP valuation.
Blending her Turkish roots with extensive international business development experience, Aylin adopts a pragmatic yet innovative approach to safeguarding clients’ intellectual property. Her strategic focus is on proactive IP protection, efficient enforcement, and enhancing the value of clients’ innovations and brands.
With her dedication to excellence, Aylin Özgür continues to deliver impactful solutions tailored to the needs of multinational clients, solidifying her reputation as a leader in intellectual property law.
Year Joined Firm: 2023
Education/Alumni: B.A. Labour Economics and Industrial Relations at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Network Memberships:
- INTA
- ECTA
- MARQUES
- AIPPI
Aylin’s comprehensive skill set includes:
- IP Rights Procurement and Enforcement: Designing and implementing strategies for protecting trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and plant breeders’ rights.
- Anti-Counterfeit Measures: Conducting in-use research and investigations, implementing brand protection mechanisms, and collaborating with customs authorities to prevent counterfeiting.
- Domain Name Dispute Resolution: Addressing conflicts in domain name registrations and enforcing trademark rights in the digital space.
- Dispute Resolution: Mediating IP disputes before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and providing expert opinions on contentious matters.
- Licensing and Valuation: Offering consultancy in IP licensing and valuation to maximise the value of intangible assets.
- System and Process Optimization: Developing internal IP management systems to enhance procedural efficiency and minimise errors.
- Successfully represented clients in international IP disputes, including domain name conflicts.
- Managed large-scale IP portfolios for multinational corporations, ensuring compliance with global standards.
- Served as a certified mediator in criminal law, resolving complex IP disputes with practical and equitable solutions.
- Actively contributed to anti-counterfeiting initiatives and supported clients in enforcing their rights at national borders.
Professional Activities and Roles
- AIPPI – Standing Committee Member on Commercialisation of IP
- ECTA- Anti-Counterfeiting Committee Member
Combining her technical expertise, innovative problem-solving skills, and commitment to client success, Aylin Özgür continues to provide impactful solutions that safeguard and enhance the value of her clients' intellectual property assets globally.
