Author

Burak Ünal

Patent and Trademark Attorney

Registered before TÜRKPATENT as a patent attorney (Reg. No. 1677) and trademark attorney (Reg. No. 2900).

Publications by Burak Ünal

Trademark Monitoring in Turkey: Catching Infringers Early

Trademark monitoring in Turkey helps you catch copycat filings within the two-month opposition window and act before they register. See how a watch works.

Protecting Startup Inventions in Turkey Before You Fundraise

Protecting startup inventions in Turkey before fundraising: use NDAs, fix ownership, and file a patent or utility model early to pass investor diligence.

Design, Patent or Trademark: How to Protect Your Product in Turkey

Protect your product in Turkey with the right IP: compare patent, trademark and industrial design, see what each covers and how to choose the right one.

Late Trademark Renewal in Turkey: The Grace Period and Restoration

Late trademark renewal in Turkey is possible during a six-month grace period. Learn the TÜRKPATENT rules, late fees and how to restore a lapsed trademark

Trademark Classes for NFTs, the Metaverse and Digital Goods Explained

Trademark classes for NFTs usually mean Class 9, 35 and 41. See how to describe virtual goods and the metaverse and file them correctly before TÜRKPATENT

How Much Is a Trademark Worth? IP Valuation Basics

How much is a trademark worth? Learn the three valuation methods, the factors that drive brand value, and how to value a trademark for a sale or licence

IP Due Diligence in Turkey: A Buyer's and Investor's Guide

IP due diligence in Turkey confirms what a target really owns before you buy or invest. See how to verify ownership, spot red flags and secure clean title

Trademark Franchising in Turkey: What Every Franchisor Must Know

Trademark franchising in Turkey done right: how to register, license, protect and record your brand with TÜRKPATENT so every franchisee stays on-brand

Parallel Imports in Turkey: Trademark Exhaustion Explained

Parallel imports in Turkey turn on the trademark exhaustion rule. See when grey market goods are lawful, when owners can object, and how to protect a brand

How to Respond to a Trademark Cease and Desist Letter in Turkey

Trademark cease and desist letter in Turkey? Learn how to respond step by step, check the sender's rights, meet the deadline and protect your brand today

Customs IP Protection Turkey: Stopping Counterfeit Imports at the Border

Customs IP protection Turkey lets brand owners record trademarks so Turkish customs can detain counterfeit imports at the border. Learn the full process

How to Record a Trademark Assignment and License in Turkey at TÜRKPATENT

Trademark assignment and license in Turkey: how to record a transfer or licence at TÜRKPATENT, the documents you need, plus fees and timeline explained