Patent Protection
"How are patents protected and registered in Turkey?"
Quick Answer
Patents are registered with Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. Protection lasts 20 years from filing. Turkey is party to PCT and European Patent Convention.
Scope and Legal Distinctions
Patentability, ownership and infringement are separate questions. Protection depends on the claimed invention and territorial coverage, not simply a foreign patent or a product's similarity.
What to Check in Practice
Review claims, filing and priority dates, inventorship and licence rights; conduct a separate freedom-to-operate assessment before launch.
Sources & Authorities
Statutory framework and official guidance for this definition.
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