Protect your Industrial Designs with EFOR IP
We provide expert legal services for design protection in Turkey. If you have created a new and original design with distinctive features, securing legal protection through design registration in Turkey is essential to prevent unauthorized use and safeguard your rights.
Our experienced attorneys guide clients through all stages of the design process before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO) – from filing and registration to renewal and enforcement.
Requirements for Design Registration
To file a design application in Turkey, the following information and documents are required:
- Name and address of the applicant
- Name and address of the designer
- Visual representations of the design (preferably ≤ 80×80 mm)
- Power of Attorney (simple signature, notarization not required)
- Priority document (if claiming priority), with certified copy and English translation if needed
Design Search
Conducting a design search in Turkey is highly recommended to identify similar designs and avoid conflicts. The TPTO’s online database allows searches by product name, applicant/owner name, or Locarno Classification Code.
Design Registration Process
Once the required documents are submitted, the TPTO examines the application for compliance with formal requirements such as the number of views, dimensions, and clarity of representations. A novelty search is also conducted to ensure that the design is new.
If priority is claimed under the Paris Convention, the TPTO will review the certified copy of the priority application. After approval, your design is officially registered and published, granting exclusive protection.
Design Renewal
A registered design is initially protected for 5 years from the filing date. The protection can be renewed every 5 years up to a maximum of 25 years, provided renewal fees are paid on time.
Design Watch
To strengthen your design protection in Turkey, EFOR IP offers design watch services. We monitor published design applications and notify you of potentially conflicting designs. Through opposition proceedings, infringing designs can be blocked before registration, saving you from costly litigation.
Why Choose EFOR IP for Design Services in Turkey?
- Skilled attorneys with deep knowledge of Turkish design law
- Professional representation before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office
- Comprehensive services covering search, filing, renewal, and enforcement
- Tailored strategies to protect both local and international clients
- Proactive monitoring and opposition services to safeguard your rights
Frequently Asked Questions about Turkish Design Law
- Who can apply for design registration in Turkey?
Any natural or legal person with industrial or commercial establishments in Turkey, or applicants entitled under the Paris Convention, Berne Convention, or the WTO Agreement, may apply. - How long does design protection in Turkey last?
Designs are protected for 5 years, renewable up to 25 years. - Why is design registration important in Turkey?
It provides exclusive rights to your design, prevents imitation, and strengthens your competitive advantage.
Contact us for expert assistance with design registration and protection.
