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Burak Ünal

Patent and Trademark Attorney

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

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Hague System Design Registration: International Protection Guide

Hague System design registration protects your design in 90+ countries with one application. See how it works, what it costs, and how to file from Turkey

PCT International Patent Application: How to Protect an Invention Worldwide

PCT international patent application explained: one filing, 150+ countries, 30 months to pick markets. See how the PCT system works and file from Turkey

What Makes a Patentable Invention in Turkey?

Patentable invention in Turkey: the three tests (novelty, inventive step, industrial use), what cannot be patented, and how to check it before you file

The Patent Application Process at TÜRKPATENT, Step by Step

Patent application process at TÜRKPATENT explained step by step: filing, search report, examination, grant, timeline and requirements. See the 2026 guide

Patent vs Utility Model in Turkey: Which One Should You Choose?

Patent vs utility model in Turkey compared: term, cost, examination and timeline of each route, plus how to choose the right protection. See the 2026 guide

How to Register an EU Trademark via the EUIPO: A Complete Guide

Register an EU trademark via the EUIPO and protect your brand across all 27 member states. See the steps, cost, and timeline in this complete 2026 guide

Madrid System Trademark Registration: International Protection Guide

Madrid System trademark registration protects your brand in 130+ countries with one application. Learn how it works and how to file from Turkey through WIPO

Trademark Renewal in Turkey: Deadlines, Fees and How to File

Trademark renewal in Turkey is due every 10 years. Learn the TÜRKPATENT deadline, six-month grace period, fees and how to renew your mark step by step

The Nice Classification for Trademarks: A Guide to the 45 Classes

Nice Classification for trademarks sorts goods and services into 45 classes. Learn how the classes work and how to choose the right ones before you file

How to File a Trademark Opposition in Turkey: Step-by-Step Guide

Trademark opposition in Turkey must be filed within two months of publication. Learn the grounds, the TÜRKPATENT process, strict deadline and how to file

What to Do If Your Trademark Application Is Refused in Turkey

Trademark application refused in Turkey? Learn why it happens, how to appeal to TÜRKPATENT within two months, and the options that keep your brand protected

How to Conduct a Trademark Search in Turkey Before You File

A trademark search in Turkey checks the TÜRKPATENT register for conflicts before you file. Learn how to run a clearance search and avoid costly refusals