Trademarks
If no opposition is filed against the trademark, the registration procedures are completed in 15–18 months on average.
A) Search and examination period
The search and examination on absolute grounds by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) takes about 8–9 months on average. If there is no obstacle to the application and the examination is favorable, the trademark is published in the Official Trademark Bulletin.
B) Publication period in the Official Trademark Bulletin
The statutory publication period in the Trademark Bulletin is 3 months. During this period, other trademark owners are informed, and owners of similar trademarks can exercise their right of opposition. If no opposition is filed, the application proceeds to the registration stage.
C) Registration stage
If no opposition is filed, any missing documents and unpaid fees are completed within the statutory periods set by TÜRKPATENT. The “Trademark Registration Certificate” is issued within 3–4 months on average.
Requests | Processing Time |
Trademark Renewal | 15 Days |
Withdrawal of Application | 5 Days |
Issuance of Registration Certificate | 1 Month |
Assignment | 15 Days |
License Recordal, Renewal | 15 Days |
Recordal of Pledge | 15 Days |
Change of Company Name | 15 Days |
Change of Address | 15 Days |
Change of Legal Form | 5 Days |
Certificate of Country of Origin | 15 Days |
Copy of Trademark and Copy of Register Entry | 5 Days |
Removal from the Register / Cancellation | 5 Days |
Opposition to Publication | 5 Days |
Appeal Against a Decision | 3 Months |
Merger | 15 Days |
Cover Letter | Same Day |
Time-Stamped Receipt (Cover Letter) | 3 Days |
Expedited Examination | Immediately |