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Counterfeit Perfume Packaging And Components In Türkiye: Recent Developments In Criminal Trademark Enforcement
Counterfeit perfume enforcement does not always involve finished products ready for sale. In raids targeting manufacturers, warehouses and suppliers, authorities may instead encounter empty perfume bottles, caps, packaging materials, labels, molds/printing plates and other components bearing counterfeit trademarks, which are intended to be assembled or filled at a later stage.
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Evaluation Of Bad Faith In Trademark Applications Under Turkish Trademark Law
Bad faith in trademark applications poses significant challenges in Turkish intellectual property law, particularly when applicants seek unfair competitive advantages or attempt to manipulate the registration system. This comprehensive analysis examines how Turkish courts and authorities evaluate bad faith claims, exploring the legal framework, procedural standards, and comparative perspectives from EU law that shape trademark protection in Turkey.
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Hak Sahipleri, Suç Kapsamında El Konulan Sahte Ürünlerin Gümrük Depolama Masraflarından Sorumlu Değildir
A Turkish court has ruled that trademark owners cannot be held liable for storage fees incurred during criminal proceedings involving counterfeit goods seized at customs. The landmark decision establishes that victims of intellectual property infringement should not bear the financial burden of warehousing costs for fake products, placing responsibility instead on the counterfeiters themselves.
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Türkiye'de Marka Hukuku Önemli Gelişmeler ve Öngörüler - 2026
This collection showcases comprehensive annual reviews examining Turkey's evolving intellectual property landscape, covering copyright, trademark, patent, media and advertising law, personal data protection, and pharmaceutical regulations. Each report analyzes significant legal developments, court decisions, regulatory changes, and provides forward-looking insights for practitioners navigating Turkey's IP framework.
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Yargıtay’dan Bütüncül Yaklaşım: Enerji İçecekleri vs. Motor Yağları
A Turkish court recently examined whether a globally recognized energy drink brand and a motor oil trademark application could be confused, conducting a comprehensive comparison that considered everything from product similarity to colors and shapes. The court's analysis particularly focused on the parties' sectoral activities and distribution channels, ultimately finding that despite the products being in different classes, the marks created a likelihood of confusion.
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İdare Ile Sulh Mümkün Mü?
Turkish administrative law allows public institutions to settle disputes through reconciliation agreements, even in cases where administrative decisions are challenged in court. This article examines the legal framework enabling institutions like the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office to pursue settlement negotiations, particularly in cases involving clear material errors or legal violations, balancing public interest with procedural efficiency.
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Elektrik Piyasası Lisans Yönetmeliği'nde Değişiklikler: Yaptırım Rejimi Sadeleştirilirken Piyasa Ayrıştırması Güçlendiriliyor
Enerji Piyasası Düzenleme Kurumu ("EPDK"), 29/04/2026 tarih ve 33238 sayılı Resmî Gazete'de yayımlanan Elektrik Piyasası Lisans Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik ("Değişiklik Yönetmeliği") ile Elektrik Piyasası Lisans Yönetmeliği'nde ("Yönetmelik") çeşitli değişiklikler yapmıştır.
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Trademark Applications Made In Bad Faith And The Assessment Of Bad Faith In EU Law Under The CP13 Common Practice
The European Union's CP13 Common Practice establishes a framework for assessing bad faith in trademark applications, addressing the lack of explicit definition in EU legislation. This guidance identifies dishonest intention as the mandatory factor while outlining complementary non-mandatory factors and examining bad faith through two facets: misappropriation of third-party rights and abuse of the trademark system.
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Energy Drink Vs. Motor Oil: The Court Of Cassation’s Holistic Analysis
A Turkish court has ruled on a trademark dispute between a globally recognized energy drink brand and a motor oil company, examining whether similar colors, figurative elements, and the word "MONSTER" create likelihood of confusion despite the products belonging to different classes. The decision provides crucial guidance on protecting well-known marks against later registrations that incorporate essential brand elements, even when goods appear unrelated at first glance.
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Is Settlement With The Administration Possible?
Turkish administrative law allows parties to settle disputes with government bodies, including the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, rather than pursuing lengthy litigation. This article examines the legal framework enabling such settlements and explores practical scenarios where administrative bodies may accept court actions or propose alternative resolutions, particularly in intellectual property disputes involving obvious factual errors.
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