A trademark search checks whether the name you want to register is already registered or applied for by someone else in Turkish Patent Office records. It is free and should always precede filing: since most refusals stem from similarity rather than identity, a sound search must cover name, similarity and class dimensions together.
The vast majority of refusals and oppositions stem from similarity, not identity. Not seeing your name in the list is not enough; the Office and opponents look at visual, phonetic and conceptual closeness.
If the result is clean, do not wait: a search only reflects that moment and new applications are filed every day. A name available today may be filed by someone else tomorrow. The filing date creates priority — the early mover wins.
Start the RegistrationA similar record is not always an obstacle: the mark's status, classes and the degree of similarity are decisive. Options may include adding a distinctive element, narrowing the scope or obtaining a letter of consent — the right choice is assessed case by case.
Request an Expert AssessmentThe free search is only the first step — clarify your risk with a class-based expert assessment.