The trademark registration process is one of the most important steps you need to take when starting a new business or expanding your existing one. But why is this process so crucial? Because your brand is the identity of your business. Name registration prevents others from using your brand and protects your right to use that name. Now, let’s explore this process together.
The trademark registration process is the procedure of officially registering and protecting your brand. This process is carried out by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT). TÜRKPATENT's vision is to develop Turkey's intellectual property portfolio and ensure the protection of industrial property rights. Its mission is to raise awareness of industrial property rights in line with the National Technology Initiative and contribute to the international protection of these rights.
Preliminary Research: The first step is to check whether your brand has been previously registered. This ensures that your brand is not being used by others. This research, conducted in TÜRKPATENT's database, is one of the most critical steps in the process.
Application: If you believe your brand is suitable after the preliminary research, you can apply to TÜRKPATENT. During the application, you will need to determine the classes in which your brand will be protected. Trademark classes define the sectors in which your brand operates. For example, if you operate in the food sector, you may need to apply under classes 29 and 30.
Examination: Your application is reviewed by TÜRKPATENT. At this stage, it is checked whether your brand is eligible for registration. If there are no issues, your application is published in the official trademark bulletin.
Objection Process: After your application is published, third parties have the right to object. If there are no objections, your brand is registered.
Registration: Once the objection process is completed, your brand is officially registered, and you receive a registration certificate. This document shows that your brand is protected for 10 years.
Name registration is the process of protecting your brand's name. This prevents others from using your brand and protects your right to use that name. Name registration is part of the trademark registration process and follows the same steps.
Name registration fees vary depending on the classes in which your brand will be protected and the procedures required during the application. For up-to-date fee information, you can visit TÜRKPATENT's official website or contact us.
To register a trademark, you first need to check the suitability of your brand. For this, you can conduct preliminary research in TÜRKPATENT's database. Then, you can apply to TÜRKPATENT by filling out the application form. During the application, you will need to determine the classes in which your brand will be protected. These classes define the sectors in which your brand operates.
After your application is reviewed by TÜRKPATENT, it is published in the official trademark bulletin. If there are no objections, your brand is registered, and you receive a registration certificate.
A name registration application is part of the trademark registration process. During the application, you can request that your brand's name be protected. This prevents others from using your brand and protects your right to use that name.
When applying for name registration, you will need to determine the classes in which your brand will be protected. These classes define the sectors in which your brand operates. For example, if you operate in the food sector, you may need to apply under classes 29 and 30.
The trademark registration process and name registration are crucial for the future of your business. This process ensures that your brand is protected and prevents others from using it. In line with TÜRKPATENT's vision and mission, we are working to protect and develop industrial property rights.
If you want to learn more about the trademark registration process, you can read our comprehensive guide on this topic. If you have any questions, we are ready to listen to you over a cup of coffee. You can reach us at +902129175946.
Remember, your brand is the identity of your business. Protecting it means protecting the future of your business.