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This section brings together the core guides that explain trademark registration from start to finish. Who may file an application, which documents are required for individuals and for companies, how the timeline runs from filing to the registration certificate, and what the office does at each stage are set out step by step. The articles are written to be read in order by a business owner going through the process for the first time.
Registration is not a one-off event: protection runs in ten-year terms and lapses if it is not renewed in time. Here you will also find how renewal works, what the ® and ™ symbols mean and when each may be used, and whether owning a domain name creates trademark rights. The aim is to make clear which steps you can handle yourself and where working with an attorney genuinely changes the outcome.
Regional products such as Antep pistachios and Malatya apricots are protected by geographical indications. We explain the difference between designations of origin and indications...
The priority right lets you carry your first application filing date to other countries for six months. We explain how it works and why it matters so much for exporters.
A trademark is not limited to a name and a logo. Colours, sounds, motion and three-dimensional shapes can be registered too. We explain the requirements and the pitfalls.
Slogans can be registered as trademarks — but not every slogan qualifies. We explain the distinctiveness threshold, common grounds for refusal, and how to improve your chances.
A trademark attorney is a specialist authorised to represent you before TÜRKPATENT. We explain who must use one, what they actually do, and how to choose one.
Trademark applications in Turkey are filed electronically through TÜRKPATENT's EPATS system. We walk through every step, from opening an account to paying the fee, and the mistakes people make most often.
Trademarks, patents, designs and utility models each protect a different right. We compare what each one covers, how long protection lasts, and the cost logic — in a single table.
The ® and ™ symbols next to your logo carry different legal meanings. We explain which one to use and when, the consequences of using the wrong one, and correct placement.
We clear up the "I own the .com, so I own the brand" myth. Owning a domain does not give you trademark rights — here is why.
I bought the domain — is the brand mine? We explain the critical differences between a domain name and a trademark, and what happens when they clash.
If you couldn't find an answer in our blog posts, our trademark experts will be happy to provide personal consultation.
