Türkiye - Jurisdiction Review

Moroğlu Arseven

Firm overview

Moroğlu Arseven has wide-ranging experience in all fields of intellectual property, including counselling, enforcement, transactional and litigation matters, as well as strategic cross-border management of portfolios and disputes.

High-profile international brands and right owners regularly engage Moroğlu Arseven, based on its reputation for delivering results, as well as effectively establishing, strengthening, enforcing and commercialising intellectual and industrial rights in Turkey.

Moroğlu Arseven is a full-service firm, boasting one of the largest dedicated intellectual property practices in Turkey within such a format. Intellectual property advice is integrated with the firm’s corporate counselling in complex matters involving regulatory, corporate and commercial aspects, as well as vice versa. Such crossover allows end-to-end support with planning and executing intellectual property transactions. Advice regularly involves developing strategies, making risk assessments and negotiating to transfer or license rights, often with parties based in different jurisdictions.

Led by Işık Özdoğan, the firm’s five dedicated intellectual property partners have worked together more than a decade. Their work ethic, close communication with clients and experience with innovative cases distinguish them from other intellectual property professionals in Turkey. Each of the five receives regular awards for their work from organisations such as Managing Intellectual Property, The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, World Trademark Review and IAM Patent.

Clients appreciate the firm’s responsive, clear and concise answers to legal questions, as well as its knowledge of their business goals, usually based on long-lasting relationships. The firm’s lawyers have a reputation for being honest with clients about their strategic interests, even where this means not moving forward with a legal action if a positive result is unlikely, or the action does not support the client’s wider strategies.

The firm manages portfolios for a number of high-profile brands where intellectual property is central to their commercial decision making. The firm’s advice and risk assessments have been integral to guiding clients’ commercial operations and decisions about whether (and how) to launch new product lines in Turkey. Several successful market clean-ups have opened the door for clients to launch their Turkish businesses, when previously they could not.

The firm’s international experience and expertise in foreign requirements are valuable to clients. These skills allow lawyers to address client concerns quickly and cost-effectively, advising on how local requirements will sit within global intellectual property portfolios and strategies. The firm is regularly engaged in complex negotiations, often including multiple parties and viewpoints. Moroğlu Arseven’s lawyers advise across a range of industries, negotiating settlements, assignments, coexistence agreements and licences for intellectual property rights.

Customised anti-counterfeiting and market clean-up projects are among Moroğlu Arseven’s strengths. High-profile brands often engage Moroğlu Arseven to deal with commercially sensitive or high-risk issues in Turkey – a notoriously difficult jurisdiction for intellectual property infringement.

Moroğlu Arseven has an unrivalled reputation as a thought leader for Turkish intellectual property matters (articles). The firm’s lawyers regularly write articles and provide insight on intellectual property law, as well as related topics where intellectual property law overlaps with other legal areas (eg, regulated industry sectors, unfair competition, trade dress and internet issues).

Suluk Intellectual Property Law Firm

Firm overview

Suluk Intellectual Property Law Firm is a highly prestigious and renowned law firm in Turkey that provides boutique services to a wide range of clients from individuals to multinational corporations exclusively in all areas of IP, especially on trademark, patent, design, copyright, information technology, media and unfair competition law. Our Office services both litigation and prosecution.

We work on groundbreaking cases, directly involving in the latest developments in pharmaceutical, software, electronic, manufacturing, telecommunication, publishing. broadcasting, textile, food and many other industries.

Our firm's mixed team of lawyers and trademark attorneys are based in Istanbul. We also have an established office in Ankara where Turkish Patent and Trademark Office is located.

Our main priority is to give the best service at every level of disputes and to present and offer alternative solutions in identifying ways to achieve successful results.

Ankara Patent

Firm overview

Founded in 1964 by Hayri Dericioğlu, Ankara Patent is one of Turkiye's most respected and pioneering IP consultancy firms. With almost 60 years of experience, Ankara Patent has made significant contributions to the development of the intellectual property system in Turkiye.

The firm's innovative services and continuously updated technological infrastructure have helped it to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing IP landscape. Ankara Patent was the first to establish a database of IP rights in Türkiye, the first to use an integrated ERP system for IP management, and the first to implement AI-powered tools for IP protection. In addition to its legal and technical expertise, Ankara Patent is also known for its strong commitment to customer service. The firm's team of experienced IP lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, european patent attorneys and consultants dedicated to providing clients with the best possible representation and advice.

By partnering with Ankara Patent, clients align themselves with a legacy of unparalleled expertise and dedication in the IP field. Ensuring not only protection but also the strategic enhancement of intellectual assets, the firm represents corporate excellence and a commitment to pushing boundaries in the IP domain.

Our Core Values & Principles

Integrity
At Ankara Patent, we prioritize conducting all our operations with utmost honesty and transparency. Upholding ethical standards is at the core of all our endeavors.

Excellence
Striving for superior performance and service quality in every aspect of our work is essential to us. We continually push our boundaries to deliver the best to our clients.

Innovation
The ever-evolving nature of the IP sector demands continuous innovation. We are dedicated to introducing new ideas, methodologies, and technologies to stay ahead of the curve.

Client-Centric Approach
Understanding and addressing our clients' unique needs is of paramount importance. We commit to tailoring our solutions to offer maximum value to our clientele.

Teamwork
Believing in the power of collaboration, we foster an environment where our team can work cohesively, ensuring that the collective intelligence benefits our clients.

Sustainability
We understand the importance of creating long-term value. Hence, we work diligently to ensure our actions today will lead to a sustainable and prosperous future for all stakeholders.

Continuous Learning
The landscape of IP is vast and ever-changing. We emphasize the importance of continuous learning and professional growth to keep pace with the industry's demands.

Anadolu Patent

Firm overview

ANADOLU PATENT® started its activities in 1976 by its founder Mustafa YÜCEEL and continued to operate in Ankara under the roof of ANADOLU MÜŞAVİRLİK in 1986. Trademark and patent consultancy, which is carried out together with investment consultancy, has expanded its field of work in order to provide more services to companies in Intellectual Property (IP) Rights with the developing Turkish economy. Afterwards, under the title of Anadolu Patent Danışmanlık Bilişim ve Ticaret A.Ş, a.k.a. Anadolu Patent AS, under the roof of a new company in 2012, it continues its support without slowing down, especially with Anadolu Patent® and WIPmark® trademarks and under the leadership of Patent and Trademark Attorney Burak YÜCEEL in order to provide consultancy only on IP Rights.

ANADOLU PATENT® which currently leads the way in raising awareness on IP Rights in Turkey and supports companies with the awareness of contributing to the Turkish economy, continues to support its clients in international transactions regardless of country with its overseas collaborations thanks to his amazing high quality cooperative worldwide network. It provides support not only to Turkish companies, but also to international companies that want to enter the Turkish market and operate and assures that their products or services entry into Turkish market is not attacked with IP infringements.

Being aware of all these responsibilities, ANADOLU PATENT® aims to achieve the determined goals of our country; organizes training programs and conducts mutual projects in order to raise the awareness in the IP subjects within the framework of the cooperation with universities, technicities, industrial zones, business people’s associations, commerce and industry institutions and relevant public institutions. In addition to being a member of various national and international associations with INTA, PEM also contributes to the development of the sector as a TOBB Patent and Trademark Attorneys Sector Assembly Member.

IP STARS Reviews

Abion

Abion is a leading intellectual property law firm with a strong presence in Turkey. The firm offers a comprehensive range of IP services, including trademark protection, patent strategy, copyright, industrial designs, and IP litigation. BRANDIT after the merger with Ports Group in 2023, went re-branding as Abion.

Abion is known for its innovative approach, combining advanced legal technologies with strategic IP management to address today's challenges. They provide full-circle IP solutions, from clearance searches to enforcement, helping clients build long-term strategies to create, evaluate, maintain, protect, and monetize their intellectual property. 

Notable practitioners: Yasemin Aktas

The practice is led by Yasemin Aktas, who heads the Intellectual Property team.

Aksoy IP

Aksoy IP is a full-service IP boutique firm that specialises on trademarks and patents. They offer a comprehensive range of IP services.

They represent both local and foreign clients in registration and opposition proceedings, as well as in litigation before Turkish courts. They also provide advisory on intellectual property-related contracts.

Notable practitioners: Dogukan Berk Aksoy.

Founding partner Dogukan Berk Aksoy leads the team. 

Ankara Patent

Ankara Patent, founded in 1964 by Hayri Dericioğlu, is one of Turkey's most respected and pioneering intellectual property consultancy firms. With nearly 60 years of experience, the firm has significantly contributed to the development of the intellectual property system in Turkey. Ankara Patent offers a comprehensive range of IP services, including patent and trademark registration, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation.

Notable patent practitioners: E. Korhan Dericioğlu.

Notable practitioners: Korcan Dericioğlu and Gonca Adalı Basmakcı.

ATG Law Firm

ATG Law Firm is a full-service IP firm delivering accurate, pragmatic and practical legal services to its clients concerning all aspects of IP law. The firm assists many multinational and national companies with their IP needs, including managing significant strategic IP portfolios, IP litigation, IP advisory, anti-counterfeiting, and transactional matters. 

Notable practitioners: Ahmet Akguloglu and Gizem Akguloglu.

The firm is headed by managing partner Ahmet Akguloglu, head of litigation, supported by Gizem Akguloglu, head of the prosecution.

Dericioglu & Eren

Dericioğlu & Eren Law Firm is a leading intellectual property and privacy law firm based in Turkey. Established in 1997 by Ayca Pinar Eren, the firm offers a comprehensive suite of IP services, including copyright, trademark, design, patent infringement, counterfeiting and invalidation, and unfair competition. 

Notable practitioners: Ayca Pinar Eren.

The head of the IP practice is Ayca Pinar Eren, who is also the founding and managing partner.

Deris

Deris is a leading intellectual property (IP) law firm in Turkey, established in 1912. The firm is renowned for its expertise in IP litigation, prosecution, and strategy, providing comprehensive services to protect and enforce IP rights.

Notable patent practitioners: Kerim Yardımcı.

Notable soft practitioners: Serra Coral and Okan Can.

The head of practice at Deris is Mehmet Nazım Aydın Deriş.

Destek Patent

Destek Patent is a prominent intellectual property (IP) law firm in Turkey, established in 1983. The firm offers a comprehensive range of IP services, including trademark, patent, and design registration, as well as consultancy. 

Notable practitioners: Kemal Yamankaradeniz and A. Faruk Yamankaradeniz. 

The heads of IP practice at Destek Patent are Kemal Yamankaradeniz and A. Faruk Yamankaradeniz.

Erdem Kaya & Partners

Erdem Kaya & Partners is a highly recommended firm for intellectual property (IP) protection work in Turkey. The firm boasts a diverse team of European, German, and Turkish patent attorneys, along with experienced lawyers, providing comprehensive IP services. These services include filing, litigation, and consultancy for patents, trademarks, industrial designs, domain names, trade secrets, and copyrights.

Notable practitioners: Erdem Kaya.

The managing partner is European patent attorney Erdem Kaya.

Grup Ofis

Grup Ofis Marka Patent is a well-established intellectual property (IP) law firm in Turkey, founded in 1984. The firm offers a comprehensive range of IP services, including trademark, patent, design, and utility model registration, as well as legal consultancy. 

Notable practitioners:  Cenk Sevinç.

The head of IP practice at Grup Ofis Marka Patent is Cenk Sevinç.

Gün + Partners

Gün + Partners is a leading law firm in Turkey, renowned for its comprehensive intellectual property (IP) practice. The firm offers a full range of IP services, including civil, criminal, and administrative litigation, arbitration and mediation, advisory, transactional, registration, opposition, maintenance, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, and investigation advice.

Notable practitioners: Mehmet Gün and Uğur Aktekin.

The head of the IP practice at Gün + Partners is Uğur Aktekin, who co-chairs the firm's intellectual property practice and the technology, media, and telecom industry practice.

Kenaroğlu Avukatlık Bürosu

IP boutique firm Kenaroğlu is recommended for IP disputes and trade mark protection work.

Notable senior practitioners: Yasemin Kenaroğlu, Ali Bozoğlu and Mine Güner.

The partners are supported by a team of associates, notably Gökçe Dağdaş Poçan.

Moroğlu Arseven

Moroğlu Arseven's intellectual property (IP) practice is renowned for its comprehensive services, which include trademark prosecution, infringement, enforcement issues, patent infringement litigation, patent licensing, copyright mandates, and anti-counterfeiting matters. The firm is recognized for its strategic portfolio management, which delivers measurable results and reduces infringement risks.

Notable practitioners: Işık Özdoğan.

The head of the IP department at Moroğlu Arseven is Işık Özdoğan.

NSN Law Firm

NSN Law Firm's intellectual property (IP) practice in Turkey is highly regarded for its comprehensive services, which include patent and trademark prosecution, copyright protection, utility models, industrial design, geographical indications, plant varieties, and domain name conflicts.

Notable practitioners: Selma Ünlü, Gülay Göksu Anul and Simge Şahin.

Ofo Ventura

Ofo Ventura's intellectual property (IP) practice is highly regarded for its comprehensive services, which include litigation, enforcement, prosecution, and consultancy. The firm handles all aspects of IP rights, including patents, utility models, trademarks, copyrights, designs, geographical indications, and domain names.

Notable practitioners: Özlem Fütman.

The head of the IP practice at Ofo Ventura is Özlem Fütman, who is also the founding partner of the firm.

Orbis IP & Law

Orbis IP & Law offers a comprehensive range of intellectual property (IP) services, including patent and trademark prosecution, copyright protection, industrial design, geographical indications, and domain name conflicts.

Notable practitioners: Mehmet Çetin.

The head of the IP practice at Orbis IP & Law is Mehmet Çetin.

Ozdagistanli Ekici Attorney Partnership

Ozdagistanli Ekici Attorney Partnership offers a robust intellectual property (IP) practice that covers a wide range of services, including patent and trademark prosecution, copyright protection, industrial design, geographical indications, and domain name conflicts.

Notable practitioners: Hatice Ekici Taga.

The head of the IP practice at Ozdagistanli Ekici is Hatice Ekici Taga.

Starker IP

Starker IP provides a comprehensive range of intellectual property (IP) services, including safeguarding and enforcing IP rights in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.The firm specializes in trademarks, patents, industrial designs, IP portfolio management, domain names, IPR investigations, customs protection, online brand protection, dispute resolution, negotiation, arbitration, and plant breeders' rights. 

Notable patent practitioners: Aylin Özgür

The head of the IP practice at Starker IP is Aylin Özgür.

Suluk Intellectual Property Law Firm

Suluk Intellectual Property Law Firm is a highly prestigious and renowned boutique firm in Turkey, specializing exclusively in all areas of intellectual property (IP) law. The firm provides comprehensive services, including trademark, patent, design, copyright, information technology, media, and unfair competition law.

Notable lawyers: Cahit Suluk.

The head of the IP practice at Suluk Intellectual Property Law Firm is Dr. Cahit Suluk.