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Absolute Grounds for Refusal in Trademark Registration

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Article 5 of the Turkish Industrial Property Law No. 6769 outlines the absolute grounds for refusal in trademark registration applications. In this article, we will discuss the refusal grounds specified under Article 5/1 of the Law in detail. 1. Article…

Yusuf Dikeç’s Lessons for Us in Intellectual Property

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Although the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics didn’t go well for Türkiye, both Türkiye and the world witnessed a new iconic moment. Competing in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team category for Türkiye, Yusuf Dikeç won a silver medal alongside Şevval…

Steps to Take When Your Trademark is Opposed

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After every trademark application is examined by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO) for Absolute Grounds for Refusal, and if no grounds for refusal are found, it is published in the Official Trademark Bulletin for a period of two…

How to Oppose Against a Trademark During Publication

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The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office publishes its Official Trademark Bulletin twice a month. After trademarks pass the preliminary examination conducted by the Turkish Patent, they are published for a period of two months. During this time, opoositions regarding why…