How to file a Trademark in Turkey?

What is a trademark in Turkey?

In Turkey a trademark is any design, image, word, expression, seal, cover, etc., adopted to distinguish industrial, commercial, or agricultural products. Trademarks serve as a form of intellectual property and are used to protect the brand identity of products or services.

Turkey has been a member state of the Madrid Protocol since 2003, so it is easier to expand your trademark application internationally. A trademark in Turkey has the right to exclusively use a trademark and protects your trademark against third-parties from using or copying the trademark. 

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How to file a trademark in Turkey?

To file a trademark in Turkey can be done personally; the form must contain at least the following:

Note: A trademark application in Turkey must be filed in Turkish. Filing in a foreign language with a late submission of Turkish translation is not possible.

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• TM information

1. Name of the trademark (if it is a design or combination of word + design, we need the corresponding specimens)
2. Complete name and address of the applicant and state/country of incorporation.
3. Power of Attorney: signed by the applicant or an authorized officer of the applicant company; the signature must be notarized by a Notary Public and Apostille.
   
   

Also, you may need to file a patent in the United Arab Emirates. 

How is the process of filing a Trademark in Turkey?

1. Previous Search: Applicants must verify that their distinctive sign is available to follow the application process. There are also some restrictions on what can be considered applicable. You can get in touch with us and we can help you with the restrictions and we can proceed with a search free of charge. Click here to initiate the search.
2. Submission of Application: Once the trademark search is completed, and you have ensured the availability of your distinctive sign, you can proceed with the submission of your trademark application to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO). The application will undergo a preliminary review to check for any errors or missing information.
   
3. Examination: The examination procedure begins with the filing of a trademark application form. They will verify that the application complies with all the formal requirements.
   
4. Opposition: Once the application is verified, during the opposition period, which varies by jurisdiction but is typically a few months, third parties who believe they have legitimate interests may file oppositions against the trademark registration. They can also submit additional evidence to support their opposition.
5. Formal examination: Once the opposition period is finalized, the examiner determines whether the application fulfills all requirements, such as the name of the applicant, nationality, address, and correct goods or services classification.
6. Review of the application and Trademark Certificate: After successfully completing the examination and opposition stages, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office will issue a Certificate of Trademark Registration, confirming the trademark owner’s exclusive rights to use the registered trademark for the specified goods or services in Turkey.

FAQ

• How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in Turkey to be approved is 12 to 18 months from the registration date if there are no objections or oppositions.
• How long does the right to a Trademark last? The term of the ownership of your trademark in Turkey is 10 years from the date of application.
• Is Turkey a member of the Madrid System? Yes
• Is Turkey a member of the Paris Convention? Yes