Understanding Trademark Renewal Periods
In Turkey, a registered trademark is protected for 10 years from the filing date. This protection can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.
A renewal application can be submitted:
Within the 6 months before the expiration date, or
During the 6-month grace period after expiry, subject to an official late fee.
If a trademark is not renewed within the grace period, the rights granted under Turkish IP Law No. 6769 expire entirely.
Critical Date Rule Under Turkish IP Law No. 6769
According to Article 192, published in the Official Gazette on January 10, 2017, renewals made after January 10, 2018 follow a revised deadline interpretation:
The relevant deadline is “the exact day the protection period ends”,
Not the “last day of the relevant month.”
Therefore, accurate deadline tracking is essential to avoid loss of rights.
Two-Year Priority Window After Non-Renewal
If a trademark is not renewed in time and lapses, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO) will refuse a new identical or similar application filed by someone else within two years, if the former owner objects.
This two-year window effectively provides trademark owners with a priority right to re-file their lapsed mark—however, during this period the trademark is not legally protected until a new filing is made.
Effect of Renewal
A trademark renewal becomes effective the day after the previous registration expires.
Once completed, the renewal is recorded in the Register and published by the TPTO.
Partial Renewal Is Now Possible
Under Turkish IP Law No. 6769, trademark owners may now choose to:
Renew all classes, or
Partially renew only some of the registered goods or services.
This provides significant cost savings for marks no longer used across all classes.
How We Manage Your Renewal Deadlines
Efor Patent tracks all client trademarks with an automated monitoring system.
Our system sends timely reminders via email and fax well in advance of the due dates, ensuring that you never miss a renewal deadline.
For online renewal instructions or a fee quotation, please contact: efor@eforpatent.com
