Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property law is a field that covers legal regulations related to the protection of creative works and ideas. This field promotes the development of innovative ideas and works by protecting the intellectual property rights of individuals, companies, or other organizations.

Important considerations related to intellectual property law:

1. Definition and Scope:

– Intellectual property law covers all legal regulations for the protection of intellectual property types such as patents, copyrights, trademarks and designs. The protection of these works ensures that the rights of the creator are secured.

2. Types of Intellectual Property:

– Patent: These are the rights granted for the protection of inventions and technical innovations. A patent is usually valid for a certain period of time (usually 20 years).

– Copyright: Authors; It protects the rights of its creative works such as music, literature, and works of art. Its duration is usually applied in the form of 70 years, which increases throughout the life of the author.

– Trademark: Names, logos or symbols that distinguish commercial goods and services. Trademarks can be registered for certain periods.

– Design Right: These are the rights to protect the external appearance of a product. This can be extended, starting with 5 years, in case of novelty and originality of the design.

3. Protection of Intellectual Property Rights:

– In case of infringement of intellectual property rights, owners have the right to take legal action. Lawsuits can be filed to compensate for damages and stop violations.

4. International Dimension of Intellectual Property:

– There are many international treaties and conventions in the field of intellectual property (eg. TRIPS, Paris Convention). These conventions regulate cooperation between countries and the protection of rights.

5. Violations:

– Intellectual property infringement is defined as the unauthorized interference or use of another’s intellectual property. This may result in legal sanctions.

6. Supporting Innovative Activities:

– Intellectual property law supports the development of the economy by encouraging innovative activities. This enables companies to invest in R&D and develop new products.

7. Intellectual Property and Competition:

– Intellectual property can affect competition between businesses. Innovations in the sector can be protected through intellectual property rights and competitive advantage is provided.

8. Legal Procedures:

– The protection of intellectual property rights requires certain legal procedures for registration processes and lawsuits to be filed in case of infringement. First of all, the relevant institutions should be contacted.

9. Ethical Issues:

– Intellectual property can create ethical problems with its creative processes and copyability. Issues such as the use and sharing of copied works are controversial.

10. Technological Advances and Intellectual Property:

– In today’s world where digitalization is increasing, intellectual property law must also keep up with technological innovations. Issues such as sharing content over the Internet and digital copyrights are important.

Intellectual property law has a critical role in the protection of creativity and the development of the information society. Respecting the intellectual property of individuals and companies has consequences for the benefit of both themselves and society.

There are different types of lawsuits in Intellectual Property Law and we provide professional services with our nearly 20 years of experience in these cases.

As Terlemez Law Firm, some of the services we offer to our Domestic and Foreign Clients within the scope of Intellectual Property Law with our expert lawyer staff;

• Representation in civil and criminal cases, arbitration, mediation and other administrative processes,
• Registration of intellectual property rights, maintenance of registrations, objections against registration applications,
• Providing legal support in license, transfer, assignment and other contract processes related to Intellectual Property rights,
• Developing the right strategies by taking into account the commercial needs of its clients, especially in resolving complex disputes related to intellectual property law.