Turkey: Copyright

This article examines the protection of patents, utility models, designs, copyright and related commercial interests in Turkey. It considers territorial protection, filing routes, ownership, employee and commissioned works, licences, infringement, interim remedies, customs measures and the evidence needed for enforcement. The judicial authorities cited in the text illustrate the importance of identifying the particular right and the person entitled to enforce it.

Türkiye has established itself as one of the leading players in the global mobile gaming industry. According to various industry reports, the Turkish mobile gaming market's volume surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025[NF1.1], while Turkish-based [NF2.1]studios such as Peak Games, Gram Games, Rollic Games and Dream Games have achieved remarkable international success. As the industry continues to expand, so do the legal questions surrounding the creation, commercialisation and protection of mobile games.

Mimari avan projeleri, yapı tasarımının ilk aşamasında hazırlanan ve projenin genel konseptini ortaya koyan teknik çizimlerdir. Bu projeler, yapının estetik ve fonksiyonel özelliklerini belirlerken, hukuki açıdan fikri mülkiyet ve sözleşme hukuku kapsamında önemli sorunlara yol açabilmektedir. Avan projelerin telif hakları, kullanım yetkileri ve taraflar arasındaki hukuki ilişkiler, inşaat

Yapay zeka teknolojilerinin yaygınlaşmasıyla birlikte, AI tarafından üretilen içeriklerin telif hakkı koruması altında olup olmadığı ve eser sahibi kavramının nasıl tanımlanacağı küresel çapta yoğun tartışmalara konu olmaktadır.

As artificial intelligence technologies become increasingly integrated into daily life, fundamental questions arise about whether AI-generated content qualifies as copyrightable work and whether such outputs infringe third-party rights. Recent judicial decisions from China and the United Kingdom have begun to address these critical issues, examining the role of human creativity in AI-generated outputs and the use of copyrighted materials in training AI systems.

This comprehensive collection examines Turkey's evolving intellectual property landscape through detailed annual reports covering copyright, trademark, patent, media and advertising law, data protection, and pharmaceutical regulations. Each report analyzes recent legislative changes, landmark court decisions, and regulatory developments while providing forward-looking insights into emerging trends and challenges facing practitioners and businesses operating in Turkey's dynamic legal environment.

The legal nature of translations represents an important issue under copyright law. Indeed, a translation is often not simply a technical transfer between languages...

Pursuant to the Presidential Decision published in the Official Gazette dated 17 March 2026 and numbered 33199, no changes have been made to the fixed fees applicable in 2026...

Dijital Telif Hakları Kanun Teklifi ("Teklif"), 10 Aralık 2025 tarihinde Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi ("TBMM") Başkanlığı'na sunulmuştur.