PATENT OR UTILITY MODEL IN TURKEY…

Invention is a new way of solving (by a technical solution) a technological problem even in agriculture. Patent is a legal way to protect your technical solution that is your invention. Utility model is a sub-cluster of patent that your invention does not need to be a solution which exceeds the current situation of the technology but must be novel and applicable to the industry.

If you are going to use your invention in a mass production, it is easy for the competitors to use it in their products if it is not protected. So if your invention is used by others without your permission, you will soon lose your invention leverage easily that may cost you to lose market share.

How will Defans Patent help you in your patent journey? 

Defans Patent is on the market for 15 years and became one of the most trustable ones in intellectual property business in Turkey.

Our experienced lawyers and patent agents/attorneys, engineers and native speaking employees help you in patent search, “Freedom To Operate” analysis, patent registration filling, patent watch, international patent validation services, and further issues like prosecution, etc that mean your patents will be in safe hands from A to Z.  You will enjoy the benefits of working with Defans Patent and its professional local team or international associates.

Defans Patents Patent related services are…

  • Preparing all requirements for filling patent / utility model registration applications for Turkish Patent (TP), European Patent Office (EPC) and WIPO (PCT).
  • Representation in business wise issues or legal wise cases like oppositions or prosecutions before the Turkish Patent (TP), EPO and WIPO
  • Worldwide access to patent world via international associates.
  • Patent validation in Turkey or abroad
  • Legal consultation for infraction cases.

Do you need a professional service for patent utility model related issues in Turkey?

Call our toll free number 0850 297 0 297 or write thru [email protected] to contact with Defans Patents representatives to guide you in your patent protection journey as we did to all our customers for 15 years. 

THE PATENT/UTILITY MODEL REGISTRATION JOURNEY MILESTONES

1.) Patent / Utility Model Research!..

Defans Patents’ experienced patent attorneys emphasis the importance of research your inventions to understand if there are alike ones -which were registered before- by Turkish Patent (TP) or global institutions.  This research activity is also good for understanding the competitors, competition and the market. Also novelty and applicability to industry clauses are overviewed in this phase and all doubts are cleared before filling process. Also research is good for understanding the infringement borders of your business.

For a patent/utility model research feel free to contact our patent experts via e-mail [email protected] or our free web-chat hot line or our toll-free call center 0850 297 0 297.  You are more than welcome and Defans Patent is always enthusiastic to help you. 

We speak your language so no need to “google” our site or use a translator to communicate with us. We serve you in English.

Practically our “patent research services” include

  • Basic research
  • Novelty and applicability to industry research with Defans Patents attorney –legal- opinion
  • Infringement and FTO research
  • Detailed research reporting that also includes similar/alike patents in use, patent protection period, owner, company ownerships details and many more…

2.) Patent Application Filling

As a brand or company owner, you spend lots of time to create a new and unique patent for your business. So it is time to protect your works and efforts.  In this mile stone description of the invention, claims – where and how you can use this invention, abstract that tells the benefits and the figures (if any) are submitted in Turkish. If have your definitions in another language, we have 2 months time to add Turkish translations. 

How can I contact Turkish Patent (TP), WIPO, EUIPO?

Patent application filling is the second step in patent protection. Defans Patent had 15 years experience with Turkish Patent (TP) and international business via WIPO, EUIPO or other local attorneys abroad.

How long it takes to receive my signed patent certification?

The duration from application filling to get the signed registration certificate is up to 18 months. Defans Patent handles it all for your comfort.

What does Defans Patent do for me in this stage else than patent application filling?

Free legal advice; it is in our responsibility to translate your patents’ details into Turkish or vice versa with a lowest fee in the market; representation in business wise issues or legal wise cases like oppositions or prosecutions before the Turkish Patent (TP), EUIPO, local patent offices abroad and WIPO; give you the chance to have a world wide access to patent world via our international associates are some of the benefits of doing business with Defans patent.

3.) What happens do my patent application in Turkish Patent (TP)?

Turkish Patents (TP) first action for all applications is procedural or formal review which takes  2 months time. After filing the application is reviewed that means the form, the application fees, necessary documents are checked whether the invention is suitable for patent or not…

Secondly novelty search that is whether everything till here is OK the patents search process starts within 12 months starting from the application date. This stage is for prove your inventions novelty, industrial applicability.

Thirdly publication stage is coming. Turkish Patent (TP)s’ search report is published in the Patent Bulletin for 6 months time where a third person can object to your patent application. You have 3 months time to defend yourself. If the Council thinks as you are OK with your claims then the process continues, else your application becomes invalid. There are some cases that the Turkish Patent wants some modifications on the application forms which means you have the chance to have a modified patent..

  • Last but not the least, your application will be registered within 1-2 months if no opposition is received by Turkish Patent (TP). The certificate is sent to the applicant. This certificate is valid for 20 years as long as its annual fees are being paid in due time. (Utility model protects for 10 years)

4.) If there is an Opposition for my Patent Application, how can I handle?

Defans Patent is with you to solve all your problems with Turkish Patent (TP). Opposition is a natural side product of patent applications unless you miss some research details before filling.

Basicly there are 2 types of oppositions. First one is the opposition of Turkish Patent (TP). This type of oppositions could be stumbled at the first steps. If the invention is not novel or brings a new technology or not applicable to the industry or there are similar innovations that patented before in the world, that Turkish Patent makes an opposition. Second type is the personal opposition after the patent application is published in the Patent Bulletin. The time period is 6 months for patents and 3 months for utility models.

So as Defans Patent is by your side to prepare the objection letter and follow the case if a further operation is needed in Turkish Patent (TP) Appeal Board or Turkish IP Court.

As we stated above, Defans Patent has attorneys as well as law attorneys and with our 15 year experience, we are ready to help you in your patent journey.

PATENT / UTILITY MODEL WATCH

There is another and perhaps most important step after patent registration process is completed. It is patent watch.

What is in it for me if I have a patent / utility model?

You will have an economical and technological advantage against rivals. You can transfer or take over your patent. Your invention will be protected legally. You can give license so you start to enjoy the economical advantages. Your patent is your commercial advantage.

So, a registered patent is your property and you have the privileges stated above to make money from your patent. Being in its nature, you have to protect your own properties. So the patent owners have to protect their patents. Also in this case, Defans Patent can help you by our extensive and exclusive Patent Watching Service.

What are the benefits of Patent Watching Service of Defans Patent?

By this service Defans Patent monitors your patents and alerts you for the infringements. Monitoring also provide information about competitors and patents in your business field. This is like a market research. By protecting your property you have the chance to see possible new innovations, trends and opportunities in your local or international market . Defans Patens gives you the chance to protect your patent by preparing -and putting into process- the opposition documents for the new registrations or serve you in appeal court process. So your patent will be in safe hands and protected from possible future legal appeals

To take this special protection service just write to us via e-mail [email protected] or our free web-chat hot line or give us a call  at our toll-free call center 0850 297 0 297

PATENT / UTILITY MODEL RENEWALS IN TURKEY

After fee payment, the certificate is sent to the applicant.  This certificate is valid for 20 years as long as its annual fees are being paid in due time. (Utility model protects for 10 years)

INTERNATIONAL PATENT REGISTRATIONS

1.)PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) ENTRIES IN TURKEY

From the year 1996, Turkey is one of the member countries to WIPO, so it is to your benefit to validate your “approved international patent registration” in Turkey via Turkish Patent (TP).

There are two ways to do this. You can either apply via EUIPO (all required steps are done by them) or DEFANS PATENT does it for you. After you have taken your patent registration certificate, you have 30 months time to register to Turkish Patent (TP) via Defans Patent.

We handle all the required actions included filling registration in Turkish (we also have the most competitive priced translation service), follow up the process, prepare opposition letters if there is any and deliver your patent / utility model registration to your address.  All our services are applicable to PCT entries.

2.)EUROPEAN PATENT CONVENTION (EPC) VALIDATIONS IN TURKEY

Especially European patent owners whom have an interest to run a business in Turkey, have to validate their patents here in Turkey, because “patent application” is a local procedure. 

As of 2000, Turkey signed EPC and become one of the member countries. So within 3 months from your patent registration date, you can apply to Turkish Patent (TP) for validation. The filling must be in Turkish language for claims, abstract, drawings and description. After formal examination and publishing on Patent Bulletin, you have your patent also effective in Turkey. This is called preparing a fascicle.

For a PCT entries and EPC validation feel free to contact our patent experts via e-mail [email protected] or our free web-chat hot line or our toll-free call center 0850 297 0 297.  You are more than welcome and Defans Patent is always enthusiastic to help you. 

THE PATENT / UTILITY MODEL REGISTRATION COST

The cost depends on the translation, path (choosing the institutions) that we are going to choose with you for registration, selected class. So please feel free to contact our patent attorneys or experts via e-mail [email protected] or our toll-free call center 0850 297 0 297

High quality, low cost services

Defans Patent was founded in order to make the best quality service and agents available at low fees. We want registering patent to be as simple and affordable as possible. Affordable pricing for the services is very important that is why our prices are the most competitive in our industry. We understand that to start and run a business brings tight budgets and that is why, when using our services, you can save compared to our competition.

No Hidden Costs or Fees

The price we list on our web site (our service fee + the required government fee) is the price you pay to get your patent registration filed.

We Guarantee Your Patent Application Gets Filed, or Your Money-Back

For those few applications which are refused for any reason, we provide our money back guarantee –our company advice fee is refunded.