A group with considerable expertise in intellectual property law, Biçer Güner Attorneys-at-Law is led by Can Güner and focuses on litigation, enforcement, and strategic portfolio management.

Led by seasoned intellectual property specialist Ayça Arancı, Çigdemtekin Aranci Günes is a key market player for IP issues in the tech sector.

Igniters Tech Law has a growing reputation as a tech-focused group, advising on a wide range of intellectual property matters in the sector. The practice is led by Aylin Aktürk Şahin.

Led by Efe Murat Bulut, YBK Attorney Partnership has considerable capabilities in intellectual property law, brand strategy, and digital commerce.

Praised as a ‘team full of local experts with a deep understanding of clients’ needs‘, Deris Attorneys at Law Partnership excels in the full scope of intellectual property advice, delivering end-to-end support from registration to enforcement. The group has expertise in both trade mark protection and patents in sectors such as life sciences and media and entertainment, and is also well-placed to assist on cross-border matters. Overseeing the practice, Emre Kerim Yardımcı is reputed in patent, trade mark and anti-counterfeiting disputes; seasoned litigator Serra Coral has unique capabilities in unfair competition; and Okan Can is strong in patent litigation, licensing and transactional IP. Burcum Evgin is also a key contact for anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy issues, and is described as ‘relentless in pushing cases forward‘.

Gün + Partners, whose ‘expertise of the Turkish trade mark system is second to none‘, is a go-to group for all aspects of intellectual property law. Singled out for their ability to ‘handle the most complicated trade mark matters’, the lawyers specialise in a diverse range of practice areas, including patents and utility models, trade marks and copyright, anti-counterfeiting and IP prosecution. Key lawyers include IP veteran Mehmet Gün; Uğur Aktekin, who advises local and multinational companies on prosecution, enforcement and litigation strategies; and Özge Atılgan Karakulak, who has extensive experience with patent infringement actions, particularly in the pharma industry.

Known for a ‘very high success rate in prosecution cases and in trade mark conflicts‘, intellectual property boutique Kenaroglu Avukatlik Burosu is proficient in the full spectrum of IP mandates. The group has extensive experience advising on IP prosecution and strategy, as well as appearing in litigation and enforcement cases before civil and criminal IP courts, and regularly handles IP portfolios for both local and international companies in foreign jurisdictions. Co-leading the group, Yasemin Kenaroglu, Ali Bozoğlu and Mine Güner are all ‘high-profile partners‘ in IP. Trade mark attorneys Gökçe Dağdaş Poçan and Gözde Özen are also key lawyers.

With ‘deep expertise and a proven track record of success‘, Moroglu Arseven has a full-service intellectual property practice. The team regularly acts for high-profile and international corporations in a broad range of sectors, such as tech, pharma, automotive, consumer goods and luxury products, and is uniquely well-placed to advise on cross-border IP matters. Leading a group of multiple trade mark and patent attorneys, Işık Özdoğan is an IP specialist who ‘stands out‘. The team also includes Ezgi Baklacı Gülkokar, who is a go-to adviser for international brands and patent owners on disputes, enforcement strategies and portfolio management; Gökçe İzgi, who is an expert in regulated industries; and Merve Altınay Öztekin, who specialises in regulatory compliance advice to pharma companies.

NSN Law Firm is a ‘go-to firm in Turkey for all intellectual property matters‘, providing full-service IP expertise in trade marks, designs, patents, copyright and unfair competition. Advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters, the group possesses sector-specific proficiency in a wide variety of regulated industries, including pharma, food and beverage, telecoms, media, tobacco and alcohol. The team includes life sciences expert Selma Ünlü, whose ‘experience and knowledge of IP is phenomenal‘, and Gülay Göksu Anul, who focuses on the consumer goods, media and entertainment, and life sciences industries. Simge Şahin is a key lawyer for IP portfolios, Bilge Derinbay specialises in advertising, media and entertainment law, as well as copyright, and Kardelen Kaya is another key contact.

Co-led by intellectual property experts Ahmet Akguloglu and Gizem Akgüloğlu, the ‘skilled, proactive and strategically focused‘ group at ATG Law Firm has extensive experience with the prosecution, litigation and advisory aspects of design, patent and copyright issues. The team is particularly skilled appearing before the Turkish IP courts, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, and other law enforcement entities, and also advises on global trade mark portfolio strategies. A key practitioner in the regulated sectors is trade mark attorney Zeliha Ozpinar.

Known for its proficiency in intellectual property litigation, Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership advises across a broad spectrum of IP matters, spanning trade marks, designs, copyright and patents. An excellent choice for tech companies, the team has a ‘deep understanding of the software industry’s requirements‘, and is highly knowledgeable in related licensing agreements, trade mark portfolio management, online infringement, advertisement and e-commerce. The group is led by trade mark attorney Kağan Dora, who is supported by Elif Türkan Dinçer and Göksu Ayçıl Altınok, both specialising in IP, data and tech.

Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein excels in brand management for global companies. Advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters, the group has considerable capabilities in trade marks, domain names, copyright, designs, trade secrets and unfair competition. Practice head and IP specialist Can Sözer regularly advises tech, internet and media companies on IP issues, and is also knowledgeable in telecoms and e-commerce sectors. The group also includes trade mark attorney Fulden Tezer as well as Ibrahim Barış Sayar who is ‘exceptionally knowledgeable‘ in IT matters.

Özdirekcan Dündar Senocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel combines ‘strong international experience with an excellent understanding of the local market‘ when advising clients on intellectual property matters. The group is skilled in both patent and trade mark disputes, and has unique capabilities in anti-counterfeiting. Leading the group, Esra Dündar Loiseau advises on all aspects of IP and is particularly reputed for her experience working with luxury brands, regularly bringing cases before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. Ozan Ünal, Gökçesu Solak Doğan and Yusuf Topaloğlu are also notable IP specialists.

Advising on both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, BTS & Partners is a go-to team for tech companies and is praised for its ‘deep specialisation in Turkish internet law‘. The group has expertise in a broad range of IP matters, including licence contracts, transfer agreements, copyright, infringement and employee inventions, as well as in IP litigation. Tuğrul Sevim leads the practice and specialises in complex IT contracts, electronic commerce, internet law, privacy and IT litigation. Described as a ‘trusted adviser in a fast-moving regulatory environment‘, Zeynep Unlu is also a key contact for IP issues in the IT space.

Dündar Law Firm advises on all aspects of intellectual property law across multiple sectors, with expertise that spans patents, trade marks, copyright, anti-counterfeiting, licensing and unfair competition matters. Overseen by trade mark attorney Ömer Dündar, the team also includes Esra Ter, a chartered trade mark and patent attorney, who assists multinational clients on a wide range of IP and general commercial issues, and also has considerable experience in litigation, as well as Müge Kurtbeyoğlu who specialises in a variety of IP issues.

Praised as ‘very knowledgeable, approachable and commercially astute‘, Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership advises both local and international clients on the full scope of intellectual property mandates, including patents, trade marks, utility models, industrial designs, domain names and copyright. The practice is co-led by Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen, a dispute resolution specialist with extensive experience in IP litigation, and Tolga Danışman. Another key practitioner is Duygu Akşit Karaçam, a licensed patent and trade mark attorney described by clients as an ‘exceptional lawyer‘, who regularly carries out trademark and design prosecution transactions before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.

OZDAGISTANLI EKICI ATTORNEY PARTNERSHIP is skilled in a wide variety of intellectual property issues, and is especially knowledgeable in franchising deals, copyright cases, and trade mark and patents settlements. The group represents multinational clients in sectors such as consumer goods, IT, hospitality, life sciences, tech, and media and entertainment, and also has extensive experience advising on the patentability of inventions and the transfer of IP assets in large M&A transactions. Practice head Hatice Ekici Tağa is a seasoned IP practitioner focusing on franchise contracts, trade marks and patents.

SEKA Consulting | Law | IP provides ‘boutique-level attention‘ to all its intellectual property clients, and has unique capabilities in the media, entertainment and advertising sectors. Regularly advising on cross-border matters, the group has expertise in both the advisory and litigation aspects of IP law, including in trade marks, copyright, patents and licensing. Praised as an ‘exceptional partner with unmatched expertise in patents‘, practice head Uğurcan Tekin is an IP specialist who also advises on advertising and brand protection.

With a client roster that includes both Turkish and global household companies, TURUNÇ is particularly sought after by tech companies and advises on a wide range of intellectual property matters, including trade marks, copyright, patent litigation and trade secrets. The group also has considerable experience with anti-counterfeiting measures. Leading the group, Esin Çamlıbel assists clients on a variety of IP matters across multiple sectors, and is particularly skilled in tech-related IP issues.