The liberalization trend inclined by the globalization process has necessitated the worldwide harmonization of two major dynamics: Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights and Competition Law.

The legislation that regulates the Pharmaceutical Industry has conflicts with Act No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition.

Turkey enacted its first anti-dumping code in 1989.

Competition Law in Turkey.

Article 7 of the Act No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition which was published in December 1994 is the general prohibition clause concerning the mergers and acquisitions.