Question 1

When is a trademark renewed?

Accepted Answer

A registered trademark is protected for ten years from the filing date and is renewed for successive ten-year periods. The renewal request is filed within the six months before the protection period expires, and confirmation that the renewal fee has been paid is submitted to the Office within the same period. The renewal takes effect from the day after the previous period ends. We enter these dates in the calendar in advance for every mark in your portfolio.

Question 2

What happens to my mark if I miss the renewal deadline?

Accepted Answer

If the normal renewal period has been missed, a renewal request can be filed within six months from the date the protection period ended, on payment of an additional fee. If this grace period also passes, protection of the mark ends. Protecting the same sign again may require a new application, which is subject to examination and opposition procedures from the beginning. For this reason, in portfolio tracking we aim to start the procedure before the grace period is needed.

Question 3

How is a trademark assigned, and must it be recorded in the register?

Accepted Answer

A trademark can be assigned for all or some of the goods or services for which it is registered. The assignment agreement must be in writing and notarised; otherwise it is not valid. The assignment is recorded in the register at the request of either party and published in the Bulletin. Rights arising from a transaction not recorded in the register cannot be asserted against third parties acting in good faith. We assist with preparing the assignment documents and with the recordal request.

Question 4

Should a trademark licence be recorded in the register?

Accepted Answer

A trademark may be the subject of a licence agreement for all or some of the goods or services covered by the registration. Unless the agreement states otherwise, the licence is non-exclusive, meaning the owner may also grant licences to others. The licence is made in writing and recorded in the register at the request of either party. Rights arising from an unrecorded licence cannot be asserted against third parties acting in good faith; for collective marks, a licence is valid only once recorded in the register.

Question 5

What should be done with trademarks when a company’s name or address changes?

Accepted Answer

When the right holder’s name or legal form changes, the register is updated by submitting a request form together with the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette details or document showing the change. A change of address is also recorded with a request form. This entry applies to all applications and registrations recorded in the right holder’s name. Outdated register details may mean that Office correspondence and deadline notices do not reach you.

Question 6

Can my unused trademark be revoked?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A mark that has not been put to genuine use in Türkiye within five years of registration without a proper reason, or whose use has been suspended for an uninterrupted period of five years, may be revoked upon request. Since 10 January 2024 this decision has been made by TÜRKPATENT. Use of the mark solely for export and use with the owner’s consent also count as use. In the portfolio report we separately flag the status of evidence of use.

Question 7

Can I renew my mark for only some goods and services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A mark can also be renewed for part of the goods or services covered by the registration. A partial renewal request states the class numbers of the goods or services to be renewed; if other right holders are recorded in the register, their declaration of consent is also required. A duly filed request is recorded in the register and published in the Bulletin. We assess together, based on your activities, which classes should remain protected.

Question 8

Can my foreign registrations be tracked in the same list?

Accepted Answer

Yes. International registrations obtained through the Madrid System, European Union trademarks and national registrations in individual countries are also added to your portfolio list. Each system has different renewal dates and recordal procedures; for example, Madrid registrations are renewed through WIPO. We show these differences in a single calendar and, where needed, carry out procedures abroad together with authorised attorneys in the country concerned.

Trademark	Country	Procedure	Follow-up
Trademark A	Türkiye	Renewal	Review
Trademark B	EU	Assignment	Review
Trademark C	Türkiye	Licence	Review

Overview

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Trademark Portfolio Management

Overview

View your portfolio in one place

How do we proceed?

Central tracking

Offices

Who is it for?

Trademark Portfolio Management

What do we track in your trademark portfolio?

How do we proceed?

Scattered tracking and central portfolio management

Offices where your portfolio is registered

Who is trademark portfolio management suitable for?