Patents
Business solutions
OUR PATENT AND UTILITY MODEL SERVICES
Patents are essential for securing the rights to your inventions and ensuring that they are protected from unauthorized use. A patent grants its holder the exclusive right to use, produce, and commercialize an invention for a specific period, typically 20 years, while a utility model offers similar protection for a shorter duration. Both mechanisms safeguard your innovation, strengthen your competitive edge, and provide legal recourse in case of infringement.
Under Turkish IP Law (Industrial Property Code No. 6769), inventions that are new, involve an inventive step, and are industrially applicable can be protected by patents or utility models. Our goal is to help clients maximize the value of their innovations through strategic advice, technical expertise, and comprehensive legal support.
Our Services
Patentability and Novelty Research
Conducting detailed national and international prior art searches using advanced databases to assess the novelty and patentability of your invention.
Drafting and Filing Applications
Preparing precise and robust patent specifications, claims, and drawings for diverse technical fields, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, machinery, software, electronics, and medical devices. Filing patent and utility model applications nationally (TÜRKPATENT) and internationally (PCT, EPO, and other jurisdictions).
Prosecution and Portfolio Management
Managing all stages of the patent prosecution process, including responding to office actions, handling oppositions, and maintaining valid rights through renewals. We also monitor competitor activities and provide patent watching services.
Freedom to Operate (FTO) and Infringement Analysis
Conducting FTO searches to ensure your product or process does not infringe on existing patents. Preparing infringement and invalidity analyses and advising on legal strategies.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Representing clients in patent and utility model litigation, including infringement, invalidation, and cancellation actions before Turkish IP Courts. Assisting in preliminary injunction proceedings and negotiating settlements to protect your rights effectively.
International Patent Support
Facilitating international patent filings and validations through our global network of IP associates. Providing strategic advice on pursuing protection in key markets.
Technical Expertise and Advisory
Offering technical opinions and legal guidance on patent-related competition law, regulatory data protection, and compliance matters. Preparing expert reports and opinions on complex technical issues.
Transactional Services
Drafting and negotiating agreements related to patents and utility models, including licensing, R&D collaboration, joint ventures, and employee invention compensation schemes. With our team of experienced patent attorneys, scientists, and engineers, we bridge the gap between technology and law, ensuring your intellectual property receives the strongest possible protection. Whether you need assistance with a single application or strategic management of an extensive portfolio, we are here to provide innovative and practical solutions.
