International Working Women's Day, March 8th, is celebrated worldwide with various events, rooted in the social mobilization of women workers. The primary purpose of these celebrations is to raise awareness about improving women's social and economic status, as gender inequality persists, though it varies by country. Therefore, the United Nations General Assembly and its member states have adopted the goal of "Gender Equality" […]
Our blog posts on Industrial Property Rights written by our expert colleagues
Our blog posts on Industrial Property Rights written by our expert colleagues
HOW CAN COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN INTERNATIONAL TRADES PROTECT THEIR BRAND? Trademark registration abroad is a crucial issue that deserves careful attention, especially for companies participating in international trade shows. It's important to note that international transactions are costly and require significant effort and care. Therefore, caution is essential. Ø International […]
THE GOOSE THAT LAYS THE GOLDEN EGG: THE VALUABLE PATENT Many of us now know what a patent is and how important it is for both our institution and our country. Patents have a direct relationship with economic size. The ranking of patent numbers generally corresponds to the ranking of economic size. However, we don't quite understand what a "valuable patent" means and its vital importance. […]
Brand as an Value When analyzing the benefits of the communication age, business professionals often express the desire to "strengthen their brands" or "increase their brand value" as the greatest gain for their companies. The desired value here, in its broadest sense, is to enhance their reputation and thereby ensure the continuity of their sales and earnings. A rational customer base is willing to give you its own earnings before the right conditions arise […]
WHY SHOULD WE KEEP RIGHTHOLDER INFORMATION UP TO DATE? As you know, trademark applications are filed with owner information such as title and address and are registered accordingly. Subsequently, based on the relevant trademarks, international trademark applications can be filed under the Madrid Protocol (WIPO) or in certain countries (requiring a copy of the domestic registration certificate or country of origin document). During these applications, […]
IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVE USE RELATED TO TRADEMARK RIGHTS By distinguishing the goods and services of one undertaking from those of another, "trademarks", which can be defined as signs expressing elements such as personal names, figures, letters, numbers, etc., or similar forms, provide trademark owners with an "exclusive (monopolistic) right" since they can be registered together with the goods or packaging. With this "right" […]
The 6th International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights Management in Universities will take place at Boğaziçi University from October 13-15. Supported by Destek Patent, the conference's main theme will be "Creating a Sustainable Technology Transfer Ecosystem." This year, the 6th International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights Management in Universities will take place at Boğaziçi University from October 13-15. Boğaziçi University, Koç University, […]
Destek Patent, which has maintained its sector leadership in the field of intellectual and industrial property rights in Türkiye since its founding, received the Silver Achievement Award at the 13th Corporate Social Responsibility Summit – Sustainable Development Goals Awards for its social responsibility project, “Take Care of Your Idea,” which launched a wide-ranging nationwide awareness campaign in 2019 to contribute to the increase of Türkiye’s intellectual capital.
