Trademark Strategy
We advise on trademark clearance, application strategy, Nice classes, office actions, oppositions, renewals, portfolio management, and brand protection planning.
Balabanli Law Firm
Intellectual Property Law
We help clients protect, commercialize, and enforce trademarks, patents, designs, and other intellectual property rights in Turkey.
Intellectual Property Practice Areas
Our legal services in intellectual property are listed below.
Patents and Designs
We support patent, utility model, and industrial design matters, including application planning, ownership questions, documentation review, and enforcement options.
IP Enforcement
We assist with infringement analysis, cease-and-desist strategy, preliminary injunctions, evidence preservation, litigation, and platform complaints for online infringement.
Licensing and Commercial Use
We prepare and review license, assignment, coexistence, sponsorship, and technology-related agreements where IP rights are central to the commercial relationship.
Blog Posts About Intellectual Property
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Read ArticleFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about intellectual property.
How long does trademark registration take in Turkey?
Timing varies depending on examination and opposition issues, but trademark registration commonly takes several months when no major objection or opposition arises.
What should be done when online trademark infringement is found?
Evidence should be preserved first. Depending on urgency, platform complaints, cease-and-desist letters, injunction requests, or litigation may be considered.
Can IP rights be licensed or transferred?
Yes. Trademarks, patents, designs, and certain other rights can be licensed or assigned if the agreement clearly defines scope, territory, duration, payment, and registry steps where needed.
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