Intellectual Property

We are a boutique law firm with a particular focus on intellectual and industrial property rights. Our comprehensive practice includes all IP disputes, prosecution, enforcement and commercialization services.

Branding and innovation are at the heart of every successful business, and it all begins by protecting your intellectual property.

We offer the full range of intellectual property services to ensure your valuable intellectual and industrial property rights are strategically registered, protected, and commercialized. Our multifaceted approach includes registration, monitoring & opposition, contracts, and dispute resolution to safeguard your assets and pave the way to your company's success.

By combining our legal expertise and business acumen, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver customized solutions to meet your specific needs. We have strong international partnerships with key professionals that enable us to serve domestic clients looking to expand their business globally, as well as foreign clients seeking to invest in Turkey.

Disputes relating to IP rights can be some of the most complex and high-stakes disputes that a business can face.

We handle the full range of IP disputes, including patent infringement, trademark and design infringement, invalidation actions, compensation claims, and more.

Our approach to IP disputes is rooted in a thorough understanding of our clients' businesses and objectives. We take the time to learn about your company's IP portfolio, as well as your goals and priorities, so that we can provide you with tailored, strategic advice.

Our goal is always to find the most effective and efficient way to protect your intellectual property rights, while minimizing the disruption to your business operations. We place great importance on utilizing preliminary injunctions and other preliminary measures to prevent irreversible damages to your company.

While we are prepared to go to court if necessary, we recognize that litigation is not always the best option for every client or every dispute. We always explore alternative dispute resolution options, such as mediation or arbitration, where appropriate.

Ultimately, our goal is to provide our clients with a comprehensive, value-based approach to IP litigation in Turkey's harsh legal landscape.

An effective IP portfolio management begins with strategic registration and diligent protection.

As registered trademark attorneys before Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, we provide all trademark and design registration, opposition, renewal and transaction services that our clients need.

Our IP prosecution services include monitoring, conducting IP searches and providing opinions on availability and protection. We also prepare and file trademark and design applications and provide ongoing portfolio management to ensure that our clients' IP assets are properly maintained and protected. We regularly file oppositions against third party applications and the decisions of Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.

We especially take pride in our expertise regarding international applications, oppositions, and transactions and Turkish government incentives on intellectual property investments. Our strategic partnerships in key markets allow us to protect our clients' IP rights seamlessly in different jurisdictions.

The undeniable presence of counterfeiting and piracy in Turkey not only undermines the integrity and financial value of intellectual property rights, but also poses a serious threat to IP owners operating within the country.

Anti-counterfeiting campaigns in Turkey require a sensitive approach that brings together strong business acumen, navigation of social, cultural and political balances and legal expertise. We are experts in the criminal IP landscape of the country, which enables us to provide our clients diligent and effective advice on anti-counterfeiting that lead to actual results.

We provide extensive market investigation and surveillance services in order to detect and act against any infringements. We investigate, report, and collect evidence in accordance with our clients' instructions.

In order to conduct anti-counterfeiting raids, we file criminal complaints and represent our clients during the criminal investigation process before the Public Prosecutors’ Office. We organize and attend search & seizure operations alongside the IP police and other law enforcement authorities. We stay present in every step of the way in order to ensure that the counterfeit products are safely stored and eventually destroyed.

We represent our clients in the first instance before the Criminal IP Courts, and in appeals before the Regional Courts of Justice and the Court of Cassation in criminal IP proceedings.

Because of the country's position as a bridge between Europe and Asia, protection at the customs is an essential part of anti-counterfeiting campaigns in Turkey. We submit our clients' trademarks to the Customs IP Protection System to automatically receive notifications regarding the counterfeit items detected during routine customs inspections.

Effectively commercialized intellectual property rights are some of the most valuable assets a business can have.

We know the critical role of intellectual property in business growth and success. Our commercialization services include all IP strategy, negotiation, contracts and transaction services that you need in order to reach your goals and utilize all potential opportunities.

Our comprehensive approach to IP management lets our clients find and exploit opportunities in different markets through licensing, franchising, distribution and other forms of brand extension. We act as a strategic partner and guide you through the tedious way that leads to achieving your business objectives.

We are well-versed in conducting due diligence and identifying potential issues related to intellectual property ownership and licensing. We work closely with our clients to evaluate the risks and benefits of each transaction and develop a customized strategy that best aligns with their business objectives.

Our services related to negotiation and drafting of intellectual property transactions and contracts include license agreements, technology transfer agreements, joint venture agreements, and many others. We work closely with our clients to ensure that the terms of each agreement are clear, enforceable, and adequately protect their interests.

In addition to drafting and negotiation of contracts, we also provide services related to transfer and assignment of IP rights.