The Industrial Property Law numbered 6769, set a transformative journey into motion on 10.01.2017. This landmark move granted the Turkish Patent Office the authority to handle non-use trademark cancellations, bidding farewell to the conventional court process. Fast forward to today, and we’ve been in a transition period for 7 years, gearing up for the official launch on 10.01.2024.
Due to these new changes, the Turkish Patent Office takes center stage in trademark cancellation actions, thus:
- Highlights:
- The Turkish Patent Office takes the lead in trademark cancellations.
- Non-use cancellations transform into a swift, cost-effective administrative procedure.
- Brace yourselves for a surge in non-use cancellation actions post-2024.
- Key Considerations for Trademark Owners:
- Trademarks not actively used in the last 5 years are susceptible to cancellation.
- Using the trademark just 3 months before a cancellation action won’t suffice.
- Be prepared for potential cancellations affecting the non-used part.
- Preventive Measures:
- Amp up trademark usage to safeguard against cancellations.
- Make a strategic move—file a new trademark application to outsmart potential third-party actions.
Stay ahead and on top of these changes. We’re here to guide you through this exciting evolution in Turkish trademark law.
For any inquiries or to discuss your trademark strategy, feel free to reach out to us via email at turkey@baianatip.com
