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Trademarks, Licences, and Trademark Licence Agreements: What You Need to Know
What a trademark licence is and how to draft one, under Turkish law. Written form, registration, exclusive vs non-exclusive, scope, quality control, fees, termination — and the mistakes founders most often make.
Oguz Kara
Jul 268 min read


What Should Companies Watch, Legally, in Supply-Chain Management?
Supply chains are now a legal management area, not just logistics. Delay and penalty clauses, defects, sub-supplier risk, compliance and the EU CSDDD — what companies should watch, under Turkish law.
Oguz Kara
Jul 266 min read


The Duty of Care in Supply Contracts
Under Turkish law, the duty of care in supply contracts goes beyond defect-free delivery. How it applies to deadlines, quality, sub-suppliers and notice — and how to draft to reduce risk.
Oguz Kara
Jul 266 min read


Trademark Registration in Six Steps: The Application Process and Trademark Protection
How trademark registration works under Turkish law (Law No. 6769): from the application and examination to consent letters, objections, the protection term, and the owner's rights against infringement.
Oguz Kara
Jul 268 min read


Gucci v. Guess: Protecting Logo and Design Rights in Trademark Law
Using the well-known Gucci v. Guess case, we look at core trademark-law principles — likelihood of confusion and logo imitation — and how logos and designs are protected, including under Turkish law.
Oguz Kara
Jul 263 min read


Who Holds Control in a Trademark Licence? Exhaustion of Rights, the Licensee, and Post-Termination Risks
Under Turkish law, trademark licence agreements are long-term investments. How the exhaustion principle protects the licensee during the licence — and what happens to the value they build after it ends.
Oguz Kara
Jul 263 min read


Abuse of a Dominant Position Under Turkish Competition Law
What counts as abuse of a dominant position under Turkish competition law (Article 6 of Law No. 4054): core principles, real Turkish Competition Authority cases, and how businesses can stay compliant.
Oguz Kara
Jul 265 min read


Concerted Practices Under Turkish Competition Law
An overview of concerted practices under Turkish competition law (Law No. 4054): what they are, how they are penalised, EU comparisons, real cases, and when cooperation is allowed.
Oguz Kara
Jul 265 min read


Withdrawal from Limited Liability Companies for Just Cause
An overview of the legal framework for shareholders withdrawing from limited companies for just cause under Turkish Commercial Code.
Oguz Kara
Jun 30, 20244 min read


Louis Vuitton v. Haute Diggity Dog: The Role and Impact of Parody in Trademark Law
The Louis Vuitton v. Haute Diggity Dog case explores the boundaries of parody in trademark law, examining how humor and artistic expression.
Oguz Kara
Jun 18, 20242 min read


The Music Industry and Copyright Enforcement in the Digital Age: The ReDigi Case
Explore the complexities of copyright law in the digital age through the ReDigi case.
Oguz Kara
Apr 30, 20243 min read


Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship through Real Estate Purchase – Q&A
This article provides a comprehensive information on acquiring Turkish citizenship through real estate investment.
Oguz Kara
Jan 16, 20234 min read
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