Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Türkiye

20 years

Turkish Patent and Trademark Office

English: Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, abbreviation: TURKPATENT

Website: TÜRKPATENT (turkpatent.gov.tr)

Turkish Utility Model Patent Search: Patent Araştırma (turkpatent.gov.tr)

10 years

Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.

Turkish Patent and Trademark Office

English: Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, abbreviation: TURKPATENT

Website: TÜRKPATENT (turkpatent.gov.tr)

Turkish Invention Patent Search: Patent Araştırma (turkpatent.gov.tr)

yes. After the applicant pays the corresponding fee, he can apply to change the patent type from invention to utility model.

• via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
• Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.

TURKPATENT only conducts a formality examination of the design patent application, and it can be authorized if it meets the novelty.

The initial term of protection is 5 years from the filing date, which can be extended up to 25 years by renewal every 5 years.

• Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted fee within 2 months after receiving the granted payment notice.
• Annuity: From the 3rd year from the filing date, the annual fee shall be paid year by year. For the application of PCT entering the national phase of Turkey, the maintenance fee before granted shall be paid. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a 125% late fee will be paid at the same time.