Frequently Asked Questions

The trademark registration process is completed in 4 to 8 months on average. However, this period may be longer in the case of oppositions or additional examination.

Yes, it is absolutely necessary. Filing an application without a preliminary search may lead to the trademark being rejected or opposed.

A patent is a right that protects a technical invention. It prevents your product or system from being produced and used by others without permission.

Design registration protects the external appearance of a product. It prevents your aesthetic and original designs from being imitated.

A trademark registration is valid for 10 years and, when the term expires, can be renewed and thus protected indefinitely.

If an application is rejected, the right to object arises. With professional support, the objection process can be managed and a re-evaluation obtained.

Trademark registration protects your business’s reputation and commercial rights. It prevents the same name or logo from being used by others.

The invention must be new, original and industrially applicable. Inventions that meet these criteria can obtain a patent.

Yes. Because the process involves technical and legal details, expert support reduces the risk of errors and helps the process move forward faster.

No. Teescil is an independent intellectual property consultancy; it is not a unit of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. We provide a consultancy service that submits your applications to the Office on your behalf and follows the process. Information on our site originating from the Office has been compiled with sources cited.

A trademark is protected within the system of 45 classes of goods and services under the Nice Classification. Selecting only the classes for the fields in which you operate and plan to operate in the future both reduces cost and strengthens your protection. We hold a preliminary consultation for correct class selection.

A logo (figurative element) and a written expression (name) are treated as separate trademarks. If you want to protect both, we recommend filing separate applications. If you file a combined (logo + text) application, protection arises over the appearance of the whole.

The Office’s official fees vary by the number of classes; you can see the current tariff on our official fees page, and the amount for your own scenario in our cost calculator. Our prices include the 2.500 ₺ Teescil consultancy fee; you can see the total for your own scenario in our cost calculator.

No; the Office makes the final decision on refusals and oppositions. However, a search significantly reduces risk by identifying identical and similar trademarks in advance, and it allows you to make an informed application decision.

Non-traditional signs such as sounds, colors, shapes and the like can also be registered as trademarks, provided they are distinctive and can be represented in the register clearly and precisely. Each application is assessed separately by the Office.

No, trademark protection is limited to the country where it is registered. For protection abroad, an application must be filed in the relevant countries or internationally through the Madrid System.

The opposition period for third parties is 2 months from the publication of the trademark application in the bulletin. This period is statutory and non-extendable, so monitoring the bulletin is very important.

If a renewal application is not filed before the 10-year term of protection ends, trademark protection lapses and others may register the same sign. You can ask us to monitor the renewal deadline for you.

The term of patent protection is 20 years from the filing date. Annual fees must be paid throughout the term of protection.

Disclosing the invention to the public before filing may undermine novelty. We recommend holding your discussions under a non-disclosure agreement and contacting us before any disclosure.

For a utility model, the inventive step requirement is not as strict as for a patent, the term of protection is 10 years, and the process is generally faster and more economical. A patent, on the other hand, provides 20 years of protection and is subject to a more comprehensive examination.

The three-dimensional arrangement of the elements and connections in a semiconductor product. Original topographies can be placed under legal protection by registration.

Design registration protects for 5 years; the term can be extended by renewals in 5-year periods up to a total of 25 years.

An application can be filed within a limited period from the design's disclosure to the public; however, this period and its conditions are limited. If possible, we recommend applying before offering the design for sale.

Applications are filed by organizations that represent the producers of the product, such as producer associations, cooperatives, municipalities and chambers. Individual producers usually act through an association or organization.

All key steps of the process, including application stages, bulletin publication, oppositions, correspondence with the Office and renewal dates, are notified to you by phone or email.

The initial information meeting is free of charge. The scope and fee of the service suited to your needs will be sent to you after the meeting.