Trademark Registration

Trademark Definition and Importance

A trademark is any sign that distinguishes a business’s goods and services from others. It is vital in commercial life, reflecting a business’s identity like a fingerprint. It serves as a commercial source identifier to consumers, often symbolizing quality or acting as a promotional tool.

Words, names, letters, numbers, shapes, sounds, colors, their combinations, and even the form or packaging of goods can be registered as trademarks.

Trademark Protection Period

A registered trademark is protected for 10 years from the application date. It can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year periods. However, protection ends if the trademark is not renewed after 10 years, the owner relinquishes it, or if it is invalidated or canceled by a court.

Registered trademarks can be transferred to others, inherited, licensed for use, pledged, or used as collateral.

How It Works

In Turkey, trademark registrations are conducted by TÜRKPATENT (Turkish Patent and Trademark Office). The application fees and procedures are often subject to changes. When you work with our expert team to register your trademark, we first check whether your trademark is available for application, and determine the class of the trademark, depending on your business type. We then collect the necessary documents and information from you and apply with your files. On the whole, the process of registration of the trademark from filing up to receipt of the trademark certificate takes about 6-8 months, if no Office Action is issued.

FAQs

How is the trademark registration application prepared and submitted?

To file a trademark application, we require:

• Name and address of the applicant
• List of goods and/or services
• Copy of the applicant’s tax certificate
• Representation of the trademark (logo)

We gather this information, prepare the application form, and submit it to the relevant authorities. We ensure accurate representation of your brand and expedite the registration process.

Can I receive consultation and support throughout the registration process?

Absolutely. We provide consultation and support throughout the registration process. We ensure everything is carried out efficiently and offer assistance in case of any objections before the Trademark Office or any third parties. Contact our team for more information and to start the process.