https://turklegal.com.tr/en/tags/trademark-opposition/Recent content in trademark opposition on Turklegal IP - Turkish Patent and Trademark AttorneysHugo -- gohugo.ioenSat, 02 May 2026 20:46:13 +0300https://turklegal.com.tr/en/insights/trademark-opposition-in-turkiye-procedure-and-deadlines/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0300O. Simsekhttps://turklegal.com.tr/en/insights/trademark-opposition-in-turkiye-procedure-and-deadlines/<p>Trademark opposition proceedings in Türkiye provide an effective administrative mechanism for preventing the registration of conflicting trademarks at an early stage. Conducted before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (<strong>TÜRKPATENT</strong>), opposition proceedings are widely used by rights holders to protect their brands without resorting to court litigation.</p>https://turklegal.com.tr/en/insights/bad-faith-trademark-filings-in-turkiye/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000O. Simsekhttps://turklegal.com.tr/en/insights/bad-faith-trademark-filings-in-turkiye/<p>Bad faith trademark filings remain a significant concern for both domestic and foreign rights holders seeking protection in Türkiye. Opportunistic applications filed to block market entry, exploit the reputation of earlier marks or gain unfair commercial leverage can undermine legitimate trademark strategies. Turkish trademark law provides several legal mechanisms to challenge such filings. This article outlines the legal basis for bad faith claims, procedural avenues available to trademark owners and key practical considerations.</p>