Hizmetlerimiz / Intellectual Property

Overview

Overview

Intellectual property covers a business’s most valuable intangible assets, including trademarks, patents, utility models, industrial designs and copyright. At Özel & Demir Law and Consultancy, we provide holistic legal support at every stage, from registration and protection to commercialisation and effective enforcement against infringement.

In strategic management of trademark and patent portfolios, licensing and assignment transactions, and national and international registration processes, we combine legal expertise with a technical perspective to protect and enhance the economic value of these rights.

Our Services

• Trademark application, registration, renewal and opposition management
• Patent and utility model applications, search and examination processes
• Registration and protection of industrial designs
• Protection of copyright and related rights
• Drafting and negotiation of licence, assignment and franchise agreements
• Trademark and patent portfolio management and strategy advisory
• Trademark infringement and unfair competition litigation
• Anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy actions, customs seizure applications
• Domain name disputes and arbitration
• Representation before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office

Our Process and Approach

For each client we first map the existing portfolio of rights, identify protection gaps and build a prioritised protection strategy. We carefully conduct pre-filing similarity searches, classification and risk analysis, and in case of infringement we promptly deploy cease-and-desist letters, evidence preservation, injunctions and litigation.

Why Özel & Demir?

Our team, experienced in both the registration and dispute dimensions of intellectual property, brings together technical and legal perspectives. Through our network of domestic and foreign agents, we manage cross-border protection from a single point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an unregistered trademark protected?

Registration provides the strongest and most easily provable protection. Unregistered use benefits only to a limited extent from unfair competition rules; seek expert advice for a precise assessment.

What is the difference between a patent and a utility model?

A patent requires novelty and an inventive step, whereas a utility model generally offers shorter protection without an inventive-step requirement.

What can I do if my trademark rights are infringed?

You may pursue both civil and criminal remedies, including determination, cessation, prevention of the infringement and compensation. Consult a lawyer for your specific situation.

Do you provide trademark protection abroad?

Yes. Through international registration systems and our foreign-agent network, we build a protection strategy in target countries.