🇹🇷 Turkey · Trademark & IP
Trademark registration, patents, copyright, official IP offices, and filing costs.
Quick answer
Turkish trademarks are registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT). You search the register, file under Nice classes, and after examination the mark publishes in the Official Trademark Bulletin for a two-month opposition period. A Turkish trademark lasts 10 years and is renewable; Türkiye is a Madrid Protocol member.
Trademarks, patents and designs are registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT).
- Trademarks, patents and designs are filed with TÜRKPATENT.
- Türkiye is a first-to-file jurisdiction for trademarks.
- International protection can be extended via WIPO's Madrid (trademarks) and PCT (patents) systems.
Step-by-step
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Search the register
Search the TÜRKPATENT register for conflicting or similar marks in the relevant classes before filing.
- 2
File the application
File with TÜRKPATENT, describing the mark and classifying the goods/services under the Nice Classification.
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Examination and opposition
TÜRKPATENT examines the application (including earlier marks) and publishes it in the Official Trademark Bulletin for a two-month opposition period.
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Registration and renewal
Once registered, a Turkish trademark lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year terms.
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Cover patents, designs and copyright
Protect inventions with patents and appearance with registered designs (both via TÜRKPATENT); copyright arises automatically.
- 6
Enforce and go international
Enforce your rights against infringers and use the Madrid Protocol to extend trademark protection abroad.
Checklist
- TÜRKPATENT register search
- Application (Nice classes + mark)
- Examination + Bulletin publication + 2-month opposition
- Registration (10 years) + renewal
- Patents + registered designs (TÜRKPATENT)
- Automatic copyright
- Enforcement strategy
- Madrid Protocol for international
Official authorities
- Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT)
Trademarks, patents and designs.
Frequently asked questions
Does Türkiye examine earlier marks?
Yes — TÜRKPATENT examines both absolute grounds and identical earlier marks, and third parties may also oppose during publication.
How long does a Turkish trademark last?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable indefinitely for further 10-year periods.
Can I file internationally from Türkiye?
Yes — Türkiye is a Madrid Protocol member, so you can extend protection to many countries from a Turkish base application.
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