Frequently Asked Questions

10 years. You can extend it in 10-year periods by renewing. The renewal window is the last 6 months, plus an additional 6 months with a late fee.

Under the TÜRKPATENT 2026 tariff, the single-class application fee is ₺2,820, plus a ₺7,010 registration certificate fee. The agent fee is file-specific; the free written quote is given after the initial consultation.

No. Under the TÜRKPATENT 2026 tariff, the single-class application fee alone is ₺2,820. A ₺1,300 offer either provides half-service, demands hidden additional charges, or files an invalid application.

A patent grants 20 years of protection and requires three conditions (novelty + inventive step + industrial applicability). A utility model grants 10 years; the inventive-step requirement is more flexible. Methods and chemical substances can only be protected via the patent route.

SMEs in the KOSGEB database can apply for partial reimbursement of fees and agent expenses for each registered mark. We prepare the KOSGEB file in parallel with your registration process.

Reach out to Asil immediately — the defence window is limited (typically 1 month). We review your file in light of the Court of Cassation's likelihood-of-confusion case law and develop a defence strategy.

Two main routes: the Madrid Protocol covers 131 countries with a single filing, and the EUTM covers all 27 EU member states with a single registration. For Turkish exporters, the Ministry of Trade's International Trademark Support reimburses up to 50,000 USD per mark.

Only persons registered in the TÜRKPATENT agent registry may represent clients (SMK arts. 156-160). Asil's registry number is 188. You can search by firm name or registry number at portal.turkpatent.gov.tr/anonim/arastirma/vekil.

1) Do not make any payment. 2) Keep evidence — phone calls, emails, messages. 3) Call us on the main line: 0352 222 05 02. 4) File a criminal complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office if needed.

No. Notarisation is not required for trademark and patent powers of attorney. A wet-signed form is sufficient. See our power-of-attorney page for details.

Trademark name changes are not possible after registration; a new application is required. For logo changes, rights-holders may follow certain steps under Turkish IP Code; we recommend discussing this with your agent.

We select classes covering your current and near-future business activities. A separate fee applies for each additional class. Asil provides class-selection advice in the initial consultation.