Intellectual Property & Trademarks

Protect Your Brand in Türkiye

If you are doing business in Türkiye — or planning to — protecting your intellectual property is essential. Trademark registration, in particular, is a critical first step for any company entering the Turkish market. Without registered protection, your brand name, logo, or product identity can be used or registered by others.

At Yilmaz Attorneys, we assist foreign businesses and entrepreneurs with trademark registration, IP protection, and enforcement under Turkish law.

Trademark Registration

Türkiye operates a first-to-file trademark system, meaning the first party to register a mark generally holds the rights — regardless of who used it first. We handle the full registration process through the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT):

• Trademark availability searches and conflict analysis

• Application preparation and filing

• Responding to office actions and objections

• Opposition proceedings against conflicting applications

• Renewal and maintenance of existing registrations

Brand Protection & Enforcement

Once your trademark is registered, we help protect it against infringement and unauthorized use:

• Cease-and-desist letters and negotiations

• Trademark infringement litigation in Turkish courts

• Customs recordation to block counterfeit imports

• Domain name disputes involving Turkish registrants

• Monitoring services to identify potential infringements

Other IP Services

Beyond trademarks, we advise on:

• Copyright protection — Registration and enforcement of creative works, software, and digital content.

• Trade secrets — Non-disclosure agreements and protection strategies for confidential business information.

• Licensing agreements — Drafting and reviewing IP license agreements for the Turkish market.

Why Work with Yilmaz Attorneys

Our founding attorney’s background in the technology sector gives us a practical understanding of how IP intersects with business operations — especially for tech companies, startups, and digital businesses. We ensure your intellectual property is protected not just on paper, but in practice.

If you need to register a trademark in Türkiye or protect your intellectual property, contact us to get started.