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Which Trademark Class Do Restaurants Fall Into?
Restaurants and cafés fall into class 43. But if you package your own products or grant franchises, the scope does not stop at one class.
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The Webx blog explains trademark and intellectual property procedures the way they actually work in practice. The articles here cover every stage in the life of a trademark: pre-filing similarity research, choosing the right class, examination by TÜRKPATENT, opposition to publication and the routes available against a refusal, the use requirement after registration, renewal, assignment and licensing. Everything is written against Industrial Property Law No. 6769 and TÜRKPATENT's current practice, and articles are updated when the legislation or the office's practice changes.
The posts are grouped so you can find what you need quickly. Start with Guides to learn the process end to end, use Trademark Classes to decide where to file, turn to Refusals & Oppositions if your application was rejected or someone opposed your mark, read Legal for infringement and litigation, and see International for protection abroad. Questions specific to your sector or company structure live under By Industry and For Businesses, while budgeting is covered in Pricing.
These articles are general information and do not replace advice on your own file. If you want to know which route fits your brand, start with a free preliminary search.
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19 Aug 2026
Which Trademark Class Do Beauty Centres Fall Into?
Beauty and personal care services sit in class 44. If you launch your own product line or provide training the scope widens; we set out which activity falls where.
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Trademark Classes
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Which Trademark Class Does E-Commerce Fall Into?
In e-commerce the class depends not on what you sell but on how you sell it. We map own-brand, reseller and marketplace models onto classes.
Trademark Classes
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Which Trademark Class Does Software Fall Into?
Software has no single class: how you deliver the product decides it. We map downloadable software, SaaS, development services and marketplace models onto classes.
Refusals & Oppositions
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Can a Similar Trademark Cause Refusal?
The existence of a similar mark does not by itself mean refusal. We explain which level of similarity the Office refuses of its own motion and which takes effect only on opposition.
Refusals & Oppositions
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An Opposition Has Been Filed Against My Trademark — What Now?
An opposition does not mean your application has been refused. We set out your observation deadline, the strongest defensive tool available to you, and the process step by step.
For Businesses
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Trademark Portfolio Management: A Strategy for Multi-Brand Companies
For companies with more than one brand, protection isn't achieved through one-off registrations but through portfolio management. We explain inventory-building, calendaring and gap analysis.
Trademark Search
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How to Choose a Brand Name: A Guide to Finding a Registrable Name
A good brand name is both memorable and registrable. We walk through distinctiveness levels, name-generation methods and elimination criteria step by step.
Legal
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Collective Marks and Certification Marks: Shared Protection Models
Cooperatives, associations and certification bodies have special trademark types built for them. We explain the difference between collective marks and certification marks, and the technical specification requirement.
Guides
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What Is a Geographical Indication? How It Differs From a Trademark
Regional products such as Antep pistachios and Malatya apricots are protected by geographical indications. We explain the difference between designations of origin and indications of source, and how to apply.
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