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Trademark Application in Turkey

Non-Use Revocation of a Trademark in Türkiye

A trademark that has not been genuinely used in Türkiye for five years after registration, or whose use has been suspended for five years without a valid reason, can be revoked for the unused goods and services. Since 10 January 2024 revocation requests are filed with TÜRKPATENT instead of the courts. We file requests to clear blocking marks and defend owners with evidence of use.

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At a glance

Who it is for
Businesses blocked by an unused earlier mark, and owners whose mark is challenged for non-use.
What we do
Use investigation, revocation request at TÜRKPATENT, or a defence with evidence of use.
What you send us
The target registration, any information about its use, and for owners, evidence of use in Türkiye.
Timeline
The owner has one month to answer a request; TÜRKPATENT's decision can be challenged in court within two months.

How it works

  1. Use investigation

    We check whether the mark appears to be in use in Türkiye for the goods and services concerned.

  2. Request

    We file the revocation request at TÜRKPATENT for all or part of the goods and services.

  3. Owner's defence

    The owner can submit evidence of genuine use or valid reasons for non-use.

  4. Decision

    TÜRKPATENT revokes the mark in whole or in part, or rejects the request.

When a mark can be revoked

Under article 26 of Industrial Property Law No. 6769, a mark can be revoked if, without a valid reason, it has not been put to genuine use in Türkiye for the registered goods and services within five years of registration, or if use has been suspended for an uninterrupted period of five years. The authority to decide moved from the courts to TÜRKPATENT on 10 January 2024.

Why it matters

An unused earlier mark can block your application through an opposition or a refusal. Revocation for the unused goods often clears the way faster than negotiation.

For owners

Keep dated evidence of use for each important class: invoices to Turkish customers, product photos, catalogues, advertising and online sales records.

The procedure at TÜRKPATENT

The request is filed with its reasons and the official fee. TÜRKPATENT sends it to the owner, who has one month to submit evidence of genuine use or of valid reasons for non-use. The Office then decides on the evidence; its decision can be challenged in court within two months of notification.

Legal basis

Industrial Property Law No. 6769 (SMK), article 9 (use requirement) and article 26 (revocation), in force for TÜRKPATENT since 10 January 2024.

Documents checklist

  • The registration number of the target mark
  • Any investigation results
  • For owners: dated evidence of use (invoices, catalogues, advertising, online sales)

Frequently asked questions

Who can request revocation?

Any interested party can file a revocation request at TÜRKPATENT for a registered mark.

Is partial revocation possible?

Yes. The mark can be revoked only for the goods and services for which it has not been used.

Did the courts stop handling these cases?

Since 10 January 2024 non-use revocation is decided by TÜRKPATENT; its decisions can be challenged in court within two months.

Last reviewed: 17 October 2026

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