Turkish Intellectual Property (IP) Law Services
Expert Legal Protection for Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights & Trade Secrets in Turkey
Why Intellectual Property Protection Matters in Turkey?
Turkey is a key market for technology, innovation, manufacturing, and creative industries, making intellectual property (IP) protection essential for businesses, inventors, and creative professionals. Whether you are a UK-based company expanding into Turkey, a foreign investor, or a Turkish entrepreneur, ensuring your trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets are legally secured is crucial to protect your business interests and prevent infringement.
At Sahin Legal Consultancy, we provide specialist legal services for intellectual property protection, enforcement, and dispute resolution in Turkey. As a licensed Turkish lawyer, I assist businesses, inventors, and creatives in registering, enforcing, and defending their IP rights under Turkish IP law and international treaties.
Who We Assist
✔ Businesses & Startups – Assisting with brand protection, trademark registration, and IP commercialization.
✔ Tech & SaaS Companies – Protecting software, AI innovations, and technology patents in Turkey.
✔ Manufacturers & Exporters – Securing design patents and trade secrets for industrial innovations.
✔ Media & Entertainment Companies – Protecting music, film, literary works, and digital content copyrights.
✔ Pharmaceutical & Biotech Firms – Assisting with patent filings, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
✔ Fashion & Luxury Brands – Securing trademark and design rights for high-end brands.
🔹 Turkish IP Law Services Provided by Sahin Legal Consultancy
As a licensed Turkish lawyer, I provide comprehensive legal support for intellectual property protection, enforcement, and litigation in Turkey. My services cover trademark, patent, copyright, trade secret, and licensing matters to ensure full IP security for businesses and innovators.
1️⃣ Trademark Registration & Protection in Turkey
✔ Registering trademarks with the Turkish Patent & Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT).
✔ Conducting trademark searches to avoid conflicts and opposition claims.
✔ Handling trademark renewal, portfolio management, and enforcement actions.
✔ Opposing and defending against trademark infringement claims.
📌 Example:
A UK cosmetics brand expands into Turkey and needs to trademark its brand name and logo. I handle the trademark application, registration, and enforcement strategy.
2️⃣ Patent Filing & Protection for Innovations
✔ Filing patents with TÜRKPATENT for technology, pharmaceuticals, and industrial inventions.
✔ Advising on patent eligibility, utility models, and innovation protection strategies.
✔ Assisting in international patent filings under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
✔ Enforcing patents against infringement, counterfeit production, and unauthorized use.
📌 Example:
A European tech company develops AI-powered medical diagnostics software and seeks a Turkish patent. I guide them through patent filing, examination, and protection.
3️⃣ Copyright Protection for Creative Works
✔ Protecting literary, artistic, musical, and digital content copyrights.
✔ Advising on copyright licensing, distribution agreements, and royalties.
✔ Enforcing copyright protection against piracy, plagiarism, and unauthorized use.
✔ Handling copyright registration and enforcement before Turkish courts.
📌 Example:
A British author’s novel is translated and published in Turkey without permission. I initiate legal action to enforce copyright ownership and claim damages.
4️⃣ Trade Secret Protection & IP Risk Management
✔ Drafting Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality contracts.
✔ Securing trade secrets in business partnerships, R&D collaborations, and technology transfers.
✔ Advising on cybersecurity measures and data protection laws to safeguard IP assets.
📌 Example:
A Turkish FinTech company shares confidential AI algorithms with an overseas investor. I draft an ironclad NDA to prevent trade secret misappropriation.
5️⃣ IP Licensing & Commercialization
✔ Drafting and negotiating licensing agreements for trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
✔ Structuring franchise agreements and technology transfer contracts.
✔ Advising on IP valuation, commercialization, and monetization strategies.
📌 Example:
A UK fashion brand licenses its logo and designs to a Turkish distributor. I draft a licensing agreement ensuring brand control, royalty payments, and exclusivity rights.
6️⃣ IP Infringement Disputes & Litigation in Turkey
✔ Representing clients in IP infringement cases, counterfeiting claims, and legal disputes.
✔ Enforcing injunctions, cease & desist orders, and damages claims in Turkish courts.
✔ Handling domain name disputes and online brand protection strategies.
📌 Example:
A Turkish e-commerce platform sells counterfeit products of a UK brand. I initiate legal proceedings to remove infringing listings and seek financial compensation.
🔹 Expanding Legal Support Through Law Firm Collaboration (Reserved Legal Services)
While I provide comprehensive legal advisory and IP enforcement services, certain legal actions require an SRA-regulated solicitor. Through collaboration with a UK law firm, we offer full legal support in:
1️⃣ International Trademark & Patent Litigation (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Representing clients in cross-border trademark and patent disputes.
✔ Handling international IP infringement cases involving UK-Turkey business conflicts.
✔ Enforcing UK and EU-based trademarks and patents in Turkey.
📌 Example:
A European telecom company’s patent is infringed by a Turkish competitor. The law firm files international IP litigation to enforce patent rights.
2️⃣ Trademark Opposition & Cancellation Actions (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Filing oppositions against fraudulent trademark applications.
✔ Handling cancellation proceedings for conflicting trademarks.
✔ Defending businesses in trademark disputes before Turkish courts.
📌 Example:
A Turkish company tries to register a UK-based brand’s name. I collaborate with a law firm to oppose the registration and cancel the application.
3️⃣ Counterfeit Goods Seizure & Customs Protection (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Working with Turkish Customs & Intellectual Property Enforcement authorities to stop counterfeit imports.
✔ Assisting businesses in removing counterfeit goods from Turkish markets.
✔ Filing customs protection applications to block unauthorized imports and exports.
📌 Example:
A UK luxury brand finds counterfeit handbags being sold in Istanbul. The law firm secures a customs enforcement order to block fake goods.
Why Choose Sahin Legal Consultancy for Turkish IP Protection?
✔ Licensed Turkish Lawyer with International IP Expertise – Providing full legal support for UK and global businesses in Turkey.
✔ Comprehensive Trademark, Patent & Copyright Protection – Ensuring brand security, innovation protection, and IP commercialization.
✔ Strategic IP Enforcement & Litigation – Defending businesses against counterfeiters, infringers, and trade secret theft.
✔ Regulatory Compliance & IP Risk Management – Assisting companies in securing legal protections for their IP assets.
✔ Tailored IP Solutions for Startups, Enterprises & Creative Professionals – Supporting innovators, brands, and businesses in protecting their intellectual property.
📩 Need legal support for trademark registration, patent protection, or IP litigation in Turkey? Contact Sahin Legal Consultancy today for expert Turkish IP legal services
