Question 1

What is the trademark watch service?

Accepted Answer

Trademark watch is a service in which new applications similar to your registered trademark are automatically scanned in the Official Trademark Bulletin published weekly by TÜRKPATENT and reported to you. The aim is to protect your rights without missing the opposition deadline.

Question 2

Why is monitoring necessary after you register a trademark?

Accepted Answer

Registration does not protect your trademark automatically; if you do not act within the 2-month opposition period against similar new applications, that mark can also be registered and cause confusion in the market. Without watching, noticing these applications is nearly impossible.

Question 3

How many times a week is trademark watching carried out?

Accepted Answer

The TÜRKPATENT Official Trademark Bulletin is published weekly; our system scans every new bulletin automatically and compares it against your trademark, which is why watching takes place on a weekly basis.

Question 4

How is similarity detected?

Accepted Answer

A similarity score is calculated by assessing phonetic (pronunciation) similarity, visual similarity, conceptual/semantic similarity and overlap in the relevant NICE classes together.

Question 5

What happens if a similar application is detected?

Accepted Answer

An instant notification is sent to you by email and SMS; it includes the applicant, the class details, the similarity rate and the remaining opposition period. If you wish, you can start the opposition process in one click.

Question 6

How long is the opposition period?

Accepted Answer

The opposition period for an application published in the bulletin is 2 months (60 days) from the publication date. Once this period is missed, the right to oppose is lost.

Question 7

Who needs the trademark watch service?

Accepted Answer

Every business that owns a registered trademark and wants to keep its value protected; it is especially critical for frequently imitated, well-known or fast-growing brands.

Question 8

How would I notice a similar application without the watch service?

Accepted Answer

You would have to search manually in TÜRKPATENT's public bulletin system; manual tracking among thousands of weekly applications is practically impossible and deadlines are usually missed.

Question 9

Does watching cover Turkey only?

Accepted Answer

Our standard watch service covers the TÜRKPATENT bulletin. For your international trademarks we offer extended packages that also watch the bulletins of foreign offices such as EUIPO and WIPO.

Question 10

How is the watch report delivered?

Accepted Answer

Even when no similar application is found, a summary report is emailed to you at regular intervals; when one is detected, an instant notification is sent.

Question 11

Are trademark watch and trademark registration the same service?

Accepted Answer

No. Trademark registration is the process of recording your trademark with TÜRKPATENT for the first time; trademark watch is a separate, complementary service aimed at maintaining protection AFTER registration.

Question 12

When should I start the watch service?

Accepted Answer

We recommend starting as soon as you receive the registration certificate — in fact from the application stage onward — so that you stay continuously protected against similar filings throughout the process.

Question 13

If I have more than one trademark, can they be watched under a single package?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every trademark in your portfolio can be watched from a single client portal with consolidated reports; special pricing applies to corporate clients.

Question 14

Is opposition mandatory when a similar application is detected?

Accepted Answer

No, the decision to oppose is yours. However, if you want to protect your trademark's distinctiveness and market value, opposing applications that pose a genuine risk is recommended.

Question 15

Who manages the opposition process?

Accepted Answer

Preparing the notice of opposition and following it up before TÜRKPATENT is handled by our Legal Protection team; the transition from the watch service to opposition is seamless.

Question 16

Is the trademark watch service paid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is a paid service on a monthly/annual subscription basis; only the one-off preliminary search before registration is free. Contact us for current pricing.

Question 17

Can I cancel the watch service whenever I want?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can pause our subscription-based service whenever you wish; however, we recommend uninterrupted watching so your trademark stays protected at all times.

Question 18

Are only applications similar to my own trademark watched, or all applications in the sector?

Accepted Answer

Watching is limited specifically to applications bearing phonetic, visual or conceptual similarity to your trademark (word, figure or combination); not every application in the sector is reported, only those relevant to you.

Question 19

How does trademark watch protect brand value?

Accepted Answer

By preventing the registration of similar trademarks that would cause confusion in the market, you preserve your trademark's distinctiveness, reputation and commercial value.

Question 20

Are use-based infringements also detected during watching?

Accepted Answer

The basic watch service covers NEW APPLICATIONS filed with TÜRKPATENT. To detect infringements actually occurring in the market (with no application filed), we offer a separate infringement watch / brand protection advisory service.

Question 21

How can I tell whether a competitor is trying to register my trademark in bad faith?

Accepted Answer

For applications with a high similarity score, the applicant's sector and past filing behavior are examined to assess whether there are signs of bad faith; our experts share this analysis with you.

Question 22

Who receives the watch notification — only me?

Accepted Answer

Notifications are sent by email/SMS to the authorized person(s) on your account; corporate accounts can define notifications for more than one authorized person.

Question 23

Through which channels does the trademark watch service send notifications?

Accepted Answer

An instant notification is sent by email and SMS; you can also see a record of every past notification in your client portal.

Question 24

Do you watch my renewal date too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As the end of your trademark's 10-year protection period approaches, a renewal reminder is also sent automatically as part of the watch service.

Question 25

Is registration alone enough without a trademark watch?

Accepted Answer

Registration grants the protection right as it stands, but it is passive; without active watching, if a similar trademark is registered, the confusion the two marks create in the market can erode your brand's value and distinctiveness over time.

Question 26

Is the watch service integrated with portfolio management for corporates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our multi-brand corporate clients can watch their entire portfolio (trademarks + patents + designs) from a single portal and manage opposition and renewal calendars centrally.

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