Turkey: Trademark

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.

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.

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.

The primary objective of trademark law is to prevent consumers from being misled as to the commercial origin of goods and services while safeguarding the rights of trademark owners; at the core of this protection lies the concept of likelihood of confusion.

Mutlu Yıldırım Köse and İrem Girenes Yücesoy of Gün + Partners analyse the different approaches to similarity assessments conducted by the court of first instance in the proceedings and the appeal...

Mutlu Yıldırım Köse and İrem Girenes Yücesoy of Gün and Partners analyse the different approaches to similarity assessments conducted by the court of first instance in the proceedings and the appeal

Uygulamada sıklıkla karşılaşılan durumlardan biri, beş yıl veya daha uzun süredir tescilli olmasına rağmen fiilen kullanılmayan markaların varlığıdır. Bu tür tesciller, marka sicilinde kayıtlı kalmaya devam ettikleri...

Bilindiği üzere 10 Ocak 2024 itibarıyla marka iptal talepleri Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu ("TÜRKPATENT")...

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