Trademark Registration and Patent Application

Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education and Destek have taken steps for the second phase of Patent awareness training.

The "Claim Your Idea" project, launched to contribute to increasing Türkiye's intellectual capital, continues to grow and reach more young people through joint efforts with provincial directorates of national education. The Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education and Destek Patent, which have been working together since 2019, have renewed their protocols, expanding the scope of the project and providing detailed information. Patent literacy […]

Obligation to Use the Registered Trademark and Proof of Trademark Use

THE OBLIGATION TO USE A REGISTERED TRADEMARK AND PROOF OF TRADEMARK USE In this article, we will examine the obligation to use a registered trademark under Industrial Property Law No. 6769, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office's procedures for proof of trademark use, and the points registration holders should be aware of. 1. The Importance of a Trademark A trademark is one of the most important commercial […]

Patent Protection and Compulsory Licensing Issues on Vaccines

PATENT PROTECTION AND COMPULSORY LICENSING STATUS ON VACCINES The most important issue on the global agenda in 2020 was the COVID-19 pandemic and the number of deaths from it. While countries have implemented measures such as quarantines, curfews, and states of emergency to combat the pandemic, experts have stated that protection against this virus can only be achieved through vaccination, or, if the virus mutates, only […]

Can Sophia the Robot Become a Trademark and Patent Attorney?

CAN ROBOT SOPHIA BE A TRADEMARK AND PATENT ATTORNEY? The EPO has rejected two European patent applications naming an artificial intelligence robot as the inventor. Two European patent applications had been filed naming the AI robot "DABUS" as the inventor. On November 25, the applicant's arguments were heard in oral proceedings not open to the public. The EPO ruled that the inventor listed in the application did not meet the requirements of the European Patent Convention […]

The Contribution of Patents to National Development

THE CONTRIBUTION OF PATENTS TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT In a rapidly developing and changing world, intellectual property rights have become one of the most important indicators of development. It is evident in every field that a country's level of development is paralleled by its intellectual property rights. In today's world, we all see that competition is being waged not over tangible assets but over the intellectual property rights that underpin them. […]

Türkiye's 2021 Trademark and Patent Application Map Published

Destek Patent analyzed Turkey's 2021 trademark and patent application data, released by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. According to the data, Istanbul held the record with 79,608 trademark and 3,582 patent applications in 2021. After Istanbul and Ankara, Izmir received the most trademark and patent applications. Among domestic patent applications, medical and […]

Can a Software Patent Be Obtained?

As the fourth industrial revolution unfolds, computer software has permeated every aspect of our lives, from banking and automotive to education, healthcare, food, and textiles. According to data from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Digital Communications leads the list of software patent applications, while Computer Technology is the second fastest-growing field. These two technical fields are transforming technical applications from other fields into smart devices. […]

The whole world is waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine

In this critical situation that has become a vaccine war between countries, everyone has the same questions on their minds. Which country will develop the vaccine, and will the entire world benefit equally? Destek Patent evaluated the patent protection for vaccines and compulsory licensing based on public interest considerations. The death toll from the Covid-19 virus, which originated in China and spread globally, has reached 500 […]

Nearly 600,000 trademark applications have been filed in Türkiye in 5 years.

The importance of branding in Türkiye is growing. An analysis by Destek Patent shows that branding efforts are accelerating in Türkiye, with nearly 600,000 trademark applications filed in the last five years. Considering the number of applications filed last year, it appears that one trademark application was filed almost every five minutes. The process of creating a brand for a company is challenging and requires patience. To become a brand […]

Social responsibility projects have also been adapted to the new world order.

The importance of branding in Türkiye is growing. An analysis by Destek Patent shows that branding efforts are accelerating in Türkiye, with nearly 600,000 trademark applications filed in the last five years. Considering the number of applications filed last year, it appears that one trademark application was filed almost every five minutes. The process of creating a brand for a company is challenging and requires patience. To become a brand […]