Turkish intellectual property regime is governed by Industrial Property Law (No. 6769) and Copyright Law (No. 5846). Foreign rights holders enjoy national treatment under Paris and Berne Conventions.
Trademark Registration
First-to-file system under TURKPATENT.
Madrid Protocol designation accepted.
10-year renewable terms.
Patent Protection
Patents granted for novel inventions.
PCT national phase entry within 30/31 months.
Utility models for incremental innovations.
Copyright
Automatic protection upon creation.
70-year term post-author death.
Enforcement
Civil court for damages and injunctions.
Customs IP recordation for border enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is registration required for trademark protection?
Yes, Turkey is a first-to-file jurisdiction.
Can I record IP rights with Turkish customs?
Yes, customs IP recordation enables border enforcement.