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Trademark Use Matters under Turkish Law

O. Simsek — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In trademark practice, use of the mark is not merely a commercial choice but a legal requirement with significant consequences for the scope and enforceability of trademark rights. Under Turkish law, issues relating to genuine use frequently arise in opposition proceedings, invalidation and cancellation actions, as well as infringement disputes. This article outlines the key principles governing trademark use in Türkiye and highlights practical points for rights holders.

Trademark Cancellation Actions in Türkiye: Procedure, Timeline and Practice

O. Simsek — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:05:00 +0300

Overview

Trademark cancellation actions in Türkiye are handled administratively before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT), based on the framework set out in the Industrial Property Code No. 6769 and its implementing regulations.

TÜRKPATENT introduced new fee structure for trademarks

Oktay Simsek — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:07:48 +0300

The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office has implemented significant changes to its trademark fee structure, shifting the renewal fees from a fixed to a tiered system based on the number of classes, introducing a requirement for payment of fees for retail and wholesale services in Class 35, and requiring an escrow payment for trademark cancellation actions.

Turkish Supreme Court said the final word on non-use cancellation actions

Oktay Simsek — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 00:49:42 +0300

Turkish Supreme Court (TCC) has recently clarified a long-disputed issue on non-use of trade marks.