A patent gives you the exclusive right to make, use and sell your invention in Turkey for up to twenty years. Our engineers search the prior art, draft the specification and claims, file with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) and track every deadline until grant and beyond.
The team includes physics, mathematical and mechanical engineers, so your invention is described by people who understand it.
What can be patented
Under the Industrial Property Law No. 6769, an invention can be patented if it is new, involves an inventive step and is industrially applicable. Some things are not considered inventions, such as discoveries, scientific theories, mathematical methods, business methods and computer programs as such. An idea on its own cannot be patented; it needs to be developed into a technical solution that can be described and carried out.
If your improvement is practical but may not meet the inventive-step standard, a utility model may be the better route.
How we can help
- Prior-art and patentability searches, usually completed in two to three business days
- Drafting the description, claims, drawings and abstract
- Filing national applications with TÜRKPATENT and claiming priority
- Requesting the search and examination reports and responding to them
- PCT national phase entry in Turkey and European patent validation
- Annual fee payments, assignments and licence recordals
- Freedom-to-operate and infringement opinions with our disputes team
How the patent process works in Turkey
- Search. We search patent databases for the closest prior art and give you our view on whether to file.
- Drafting and filing. We prepare the application and file it. The filing date secures your priority.
- Search report. A search report is requested from TÜRKPATENT within the legal period after filing.
- Publication. The application is published, normally eighteen months after the filing or priority date.
- Examination. After the search report, examination is requested. We answer any objections from the examiner and amend the claims where needed.
- Grant. If the requirements are met, the patent is granted and published. Third parties can file an opposition within six months of the grant being published.
| Point | What applies |
|---|---|
| Term of protection | Up to twenty years from the filing date |
| Paris Convention priority | Twelve months from your first filing abroad |
| Inventor's own disclosure | Does not destroy novelty if made in the twelve months before filing |
| PCT national phase in Turkey | Thirty months from the priority date |
| Post-grant opposition | Six months from publication of the grant |
| Annual fees | Payable every year to keep the application or patent in force |
Keep your invention confidential
Before you file, avoid publishing, presenting or selling your invention without a confidentiality agreement. Turkish law gives inventors a twelve-month grace period for their own disclosures, but many other countries do not. The safest order is: search, file, then disclose.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a patent search take?
Our patent searches are usually completed in two to three business days, with a written report of the closest prior art.
Can I patent an idea?
Not as an idea alone. It must be a technical solution that a skilled person could carry out from your description. We help you develop the idea into a description and claims that can be filed.
How long does it take to get a patent in Turkey?
It depends on the technical field and on the examiner's objections, but a granted patent usually takes several years from filing. Your rights date back to the filing date once granted.
Do I have to pay fees every year?
Yes. Annual fees keep the application and the patent alive. We track the deadlines and remind you before each payment.
Does a Turkish patent protect me abroad?
No, patents are territorial. Within twelve months of your Turkish filing you can file abroad with priority, for example through a PCT or European application. See international filings.
The information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice. Official fees, deadlines and procedures may change; please contact us for advice on your specific case.