Turkey: Trademark

A final Turkish judgment has held that a trademark owner cannot be charged for the storage of counterfeit goods after those goods have been seized in criminal proceedings.

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.

Marka hukukunun temel amacı, tüketicilerin mal ve hizmetlerin ticari kaynağı konusunda yanılgıya düşmesini engellemek ve marka sahibinin haklarını korumaktır; bu korumanın merkezinde ise karıştırılma ihtimali kavramı yer almaktadır.