The General Court of the European Union (GC) has upheld the invalidity of Chiquita Brands LLC’s EU figurative trademark featuring a blue and yellow oval (Case T426/23) for being devoid of distinctive character under Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation No. 40…
Trademark law stipulates certain fundamental conditions for the registration of a trademark. The most important of these conditions are regulated under Article 5 of the Industrial Property Law No. 6769 : Before filing a trademark application, it is crucial to…
The General Court (GC) has annulled the decision of the First Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in the trademark dispute between Borco-Marken-Import Matthiesen GmbH & Co. KG (Borco) and Belles Marks LTD (Belles Marks)…
The General Court has annulled the decision of the Second Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in the case involving the EUIPO and Verla-Pharm Arzneimittel GmbH & Co. KG regarding the trademark dispute over PHERLA…
According to Industrial Property Law No. 6769, which came into effect on January 10, 2017, the authority to request the cancellation of a trademark currently under the jurisdiction of the courts has been transferred to the Turkish Patent and Trademark…
Designs are among the most crucial elements directly influencing consumer preferences and highlighting consumer expectations in terms of aesthetics, durability, competitiveness, and price advantages, regardless of the product. With advancing technology, designs are becoming user-friendly products not only in terms…
A trademark provides protection only in the country where the application is filed, in accordance with the principle of territoriality. The protection of a trademark registered in Turkey is valid only within the borders of Turkey. It is crucial for…
Trademark search involves a detailed analysis to determine if there are any existing trademarks that might prevent the registration of the trademark being applied for. This process is crucial to avoid any rejection during the similarity examination by the Turkish…
Trademark monitoring involves identifying identical or intdisguisably similar trademarks in the official trademark bulletin before they are registered by third parties. This process is very important to prevent competitors or third parties from registering similar marks, as it allows for…
Before the trademark application, it is crucial to classify trademarks according to the Nice Classification list, which categorizes the goods and services for registration. Selecting the appropriate classes for protection ensures no errors or omissions. There are a total of…