Eurasian Patent Organization Joins the Hague System
The Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) has officially joined the Hague System for the International Registration of …
Designs
Industrial design protection news and updates from Türkiye and international systems.
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EU Design Reform: Key Changes Take Effect from 1 July 2026
The second phase of the European Union design reform entered into application on 1 July 2026, introducing significant …
China Supreme People’s Court Expands Protection for Prior Trademark Rights in Beer Can Design Patent Case
The Supreme People’s Court of China has issued an important judgment clarifying how conflicts between design patents and …
EU General Court Confirms Invalidity of Crocs' Iconic Clog Design
The General Court of the European Union has dismissed Crocs’ appeal against the invalidity of its registered …
Registering Industrial Designs in Türkiye: Requirements, Process and Practice
Overview Industrial design protection in Türkiye is governed by the Turkish Industrial Property Code (Law No. 6769) and …
Practice of grace period and novelty for industrial designs in Türkiye
Türkiye provides a 12-month grace period for maintaining novelty and obtaining protection in the case of earlier …
Turkey joins the DesignClass system
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) joined the DesignClass system of the European Union Intellectual …
TÜRKPATENT has updated its online registry database
Overview The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) has introduced important updates to its online trademark …
China Joins the Hague System for International Design Registration
Overview China has joined the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs administered by …
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