IP, IT and TELECOMMUNICATION
Our team has earned a strong reputation for providing comprehensive legal advice on due diligence processes and compliance agreements related to trademark law, patent law, copyright, and the law of designs and models, as well as addressing issues of unfair competition. In the context of Turkish Law, we are well-versed in navigating the complexities of intellectual property (IP) legislation, including the protection and enforcement of rights under the Industrial Property Law No. 6769, as well as the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works (Fikir ve Sanat Eserleri Kanunu). Our firm is dedicated to offering tailored legal advice and guidance that meets the unique needs of our clients across various industries.
Our practice groups are committed to helping clients protect, defend, and enforce their IP rights, ensuring that they are adequately safeguarded against infringement and misuse. We assist clients with all aspects of intellectual property management, including the registration, licensing, and enforcement of their IP assets, with a particular focus on aligning with both Turkish and international legal standards.
Our team also regularly advises clients on all aspects of the rapidly evolving fields of e-commerce, e-payment laws, media, and telecommunication law in Turkey. This includes providing legal counsel on domain name registration, data protection under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK), and ensuring compliance with the Electronic Communications Law No. 5809. We are adept at guiding our clients through the regulatory requirements imposed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) and helping them navigate the intricacies of internet law and digital transactions.
We provide legal arrangements for a broad spectrum of IP-related agreements, such as agency, licensing, franchising, distributorship, media buying arrangements, and recording contracts. Our expertise extends to drafting and negotiating contracts that protect our clients' interests while ensuring compliance with Turkish Law and relevant international treaties, such as the Berne Convention and the TRIPS Agreement.
In the realms of intellectual property and technology law, we represent a diverse range of clients, from large multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as startups. Our legal services cover cases of patent infringement, trademark violation, copyright disputes, and unfair competition, which we handle through litigation, enforcement actions, arbitration, or mediation, depending on the circumstances. We are committed to defending our clients' intellectual property rights and taking decisive action against infringers, ensuring that their rights are fully protected under the law.
Our team also possesses deep expertise in IT Law, covering a broad range of areas including digital marketing regulations, artificial intelligence (AI), and software law. We advise clients on compliance with Turkey's Law on the Regulation of E-Commerce and related regulations that govern digital marketing practices, ensuring that their advertising, data collection, and consumer interaction strategies are legally sound. Additionally, we provide guidance on the legal implications of deploying AI technologies, focusing on issues such as algorithmic transparency, liability, and the ethical considerations of AI use. In the realm of software law, we assist clients in protecting their software through intellectual property rights, including copyright and patent protections, and advise on licensing agreements, software development contracts, and open-source compliance. Our team is committed to helping clients navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of IT Law, ensuring that they can innovate with confidence while adhering to all relevant legal requirements.
In addition to our expertise in intellectual property and e-commerce law, our team is highly experienced in advising telecommunications companies on the regulatory and compliance challenges they face in Türkiye. We assist telcos in navigating the complex regulatory landscape governed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), ensuring compliance with the Electronic Communications Law No. 5809. Our services include advising on licensing requirements, spectrum allocation, interconnection agreements, and the rollout of new technologies such as 5G. We also provide counsel on issues related to consumer protection, privacy, and data security, ensuring that our clients remain compliant with both domestic regulations and international best practices. Whether it's drafting and negotiating contracts, handling disputes, or providing strategic advice on market entry and expansion, we support telcom in all aspects of their operations in Türkiye and beyond.
We also provide specialized legal advice to startups and emerging businesses operating both in Türkiye and abroad, particularly within the framework of Turkish Law, international internet regulations, and copyright laws. Our team is adept at helping these entities navigate the legal landscape as they scale their operations, ensuring that their innovative products and services are legally protected and compliant with relevant legislation.