Unveiling Turkish Patent Law and Patent Prosecution Stages
Are you curious about the patent process in Turkey? Let’s take a dip into the world of Turkish patent law and explore the stages of patent prosecution.
Turkey is a party to many international treaties relating to intellectual property including the PCT and Paris Convention. And participates in various bilateral agreements. One such example is the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), which allows patent examiners to make use of the work from the (participating) patent offices of the corresponding patent applications, thereby accelerating the examination process and reducing the overall waiting time.
– Filing the Application – The application can be submitted in Turkish or any other language. However, if filed in a language other than Turkish, a Turkish translation must be provided within a specified time frame.
– Examination of Merits – Once the application is filed, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO) reviews it to determine if it meets the patentability requirements, including novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.
– Patent Prosecution – During patent prosecution the TPTO will issue office actions or objections regarding the application. These objections should be carefully addressed and arguments and evidence to support the patentability of the invention provided.
Useful Tips and Hints:
* Conduct a thorough prior art search to ensure the novelty and inventiveness of the invention.
* Seek professional advice from a qualified patent attorney to navigate the complexities of the patent system. If the applicant does not reside in Turkey, the appointment of a registered Turkish patent attorney is required.
* The novelty grace period in Turkey is twelve months prior to the filing, similar to the US.
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