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Constitution/Basic Law (2 texts)

Type of Text	Year of Version	Title	Subject Matter
Constitution/Basic Law	2001	Constitution of the Republic of Turkey	Other
Constitution/Basic Law	2011	Turkish Constitution of 1982	Other

Laws/Regulations (148 texts)

Type of Text	Year of Version	Title	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Presidential Decree on the Organization of the Institutions and Organisations Affiliated with Ministries and Other Institutions and Organizations (as amended up to Presidential Decree No. 17 published in the Official Gazette No. 30534 on September 13, 2018)	IP Regulatory Body Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Annex to the Regulation on the Emblems of Geographic Indications and Traditional Product Names (published in Official Gazette No. 30285 on December 29, 2017)	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2018	Regulation on the Emblems of Geographic Indications and Traditional Product Names	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	2017	Law No. 6769 of December 22, 2016, on Industrial Property	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Trademarks Geographical Indications Industrial Designs Plant Variety Protection Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Regulation on Employee Inventions, Inventions Realized within Higher Education Institutions and Inventions Arisen from Projects Supported by Public Authorities	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Regulation on the Implementation of Industrial Property Law	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Genetic Resources Traditional Knowledge (TK) Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2017	Regulation on the Re-examination and Evaluation Board of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Notification of the Turkish Ministry of Customs and Trade on the Intellectual and Industrial Rights	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Regulation for Energy Research and Development Projects Support Program	Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Regulation Regarding Technology, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Regulations (Amendment) of March 30, 2013 on Decree-Law 556 on Protection of Trademarks	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2013	Regulations Amending the Implementing Regulations to the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (EPC) in Turkey	Patents (Inventions)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Law No. 6112 of February 15, 2011, on the Establishment of Radio and Television Enterprises and their Media Services	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Regulation on Promotion and Title Changes of the Turkish Patent Institute's Staff	IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2012	Turkish Commercial Code (Law No. 6102 of January 13, 2011)	Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Other Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Law No. 6100 of January 12, 2001 on Civil Procedure	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2012	Turkish Code of Obligations (Law No. 6098 of January 11, 2011)	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Communiqué on the Increase of the Lower Thresholds for Administrative Fines Specified in Paragraph 1, Article 16 of Act No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition, to be valid until 31/12/2011 (Communiqué No. 2011/1)	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Regulation on Domain Names	Domain Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Regulation on Intellectual Property Rights Common Database	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Domain Names IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Regulation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Painting and Sculpture Museum	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Communiqué No. 2010/4 Concerning the Mergers and Acquisitions Calling for the Authorization of the Competition Board	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Regulation on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and Products	Genetic Resources
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Regulation on the Working Principles of the Biosafety Board and Committees	Genetic Resources IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Regulation on Supporting Energy Sector Research and Development Projects (EN-AR) Program	Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Regulation on Protection and Preservation of Collections of Movable Cultural Movable Cultural and Natural Heritages	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP-related Laws	2010	Law No. 5977 of March 18, 2010, on Biosafety	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Communiqué on the Regulation of the Right of Access to the Files and Protection of Trade Secrets Communiqué No. 2010/3	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Communiqué on Hearings Held vis-à-vis the Competition Board Communiqué No. 2010/2	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Communiqué on an Increase in the Lower Limit of the Administrative Fine Provided for in Article 16, paragraph one of the Act on Protection of Competition No. 4054, valid until 31/12/2010	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2000	Regulation on the Implementation of Law No. 4458 of October 27, 1999, on Customs	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Regulation on Classification Registration and Acceptance to Museums Movable Cultural and Natural Property which needs Protection	Traditional Cultural Expressions
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Regulation on Active Cooperation Cartels	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Regulation on Fines to Apply in Case of Agreements, Concerted Practices and Decisions Limiting Competition and Abuse of Dominant Position	Competition
Main IP Laws	2009	Law No. 5833 of January 1, 2009, on the Amendment of the Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Trademarks	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	2008	Law No. 5809 of November 5, 2008 on Electronics Communication	Domain Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Block Exemption Circular on Technology Transfer Agreements Circular No. 2008/2	Competition Transfer of Technology
IP-related Laws	2008	Law No. 5728 on Amendments to Various Laws and Some Other Laws in order to be in Compliance with the Basic Criminal Laws	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Regulation on Registration of Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Regulation on the Devolution of Power on Certifications on Seed Sector	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Block Exemption Communiqué in Relation to the Insurance Sector (Communiqué No. 2008/3)	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Decision of the Constitutional Court Regarding some of the Provisions of Decree Law No. 556	Trademarks
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Law No. 5718 on November 27, 2007, on International Private and Procedure Law	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Regulation on Internet Public Use Providers	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Domain Names
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Regulation on Turkish Patent Institute Agents Patent Examination on Trademark and Patent Attorney and Registry	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Law No. 5651 on Regulating Broadcasting in the Internet and Fighting Against Crimes Committed through Internet Broadcasting	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Seed Law (Law No. 5553 of October 31, 2006)	Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Regulation on the Recording and Registration of the Intellectual and Artistic Works (as last amended by Regulation No. 27038 of October 28, 2008)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Regulation on Procedures and Principles Regarding the Use of Deductions Made from the Costs of Carrying Materials That Include Intellectual and Artistic Works and Technical Devices Used to Copy These Works	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Regulation of October, 16 2007, relating to Technology and Innovation Support Programs by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey	Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2006	Communiqué on an Amendment to the Communiqué No. 1997/1 on the Mergers and Acquisitions Calling for Authorization of the Competition Board, and on Abolition of Communiqués No. 1997/2 and 1997/6; Communiqué No. 2006/2	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 554 of June 27, 1995, on the Protection of Industrial Designs	Industrial Designs
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Regulation Revoking the Regulation on Inspection of Cinema, Video and Music Works of Art	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Block Exemption Communiqué on Vertical Agreements and Concerted Practices in the Motor Vehicle Sector Communiqué No. 2005/4	Competition
IP-related Laws	2008	Law No. 5366 of June 16, 2005 on Usage of Timeworn Historical and Cultural Real Property with Restoration and Protection	Traditional Cultural Expressions
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Regulation on Professional Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Regulation on Employees of Public Institutions and Agencies Benefiting from the Breeders' Rights	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Regulation on Operating Procedures and Rules of the Counseling Board of the Turkish Patent Institute	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Certification of the Enterprises Disseminating or Performing the Record, Copying and Sale of the Materials on which Intellectual and Artistic Works are Fixed (as last amended by Regulation No. 27864 of March 4, 2011)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995, on Protection of Trademarks	Trademarks
IP-related Laws	2011	Law No. 5320 of March 23, 2005 on the Enforcement and Application Procedure of the Criminal Procedure Code (as last amended by Law No. 6217 of March 31, 2011)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Regulation on Authorization of Pharmaceutical Products for Human Use	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws	2011	Criminal Procedure Code (Law No. 5271 of December 4, 2004, as amended up to Law No. 6217 of March 31, 2011)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Implementing Regulations under Law No. 5147 on Protection of Integrated Circuits	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
IP-related Laws	2004	Law No. 5252 of November 4, 2004, on Enforcement and Implementation of the Turkish Criminal Code	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2015	Turkish Criminal Code (Law No. 5237 of September 26, 2004) (consolidated version of 2015)	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2011	Turkish Criminal Code (Law No. 5237 of September 26, 2004, as amended up to Law No. 6217 of March 31, 2011)	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	2004	Turkish Criminal Code (Law No. 5237 of September 26, 2004)	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Implementing Regulations on Protection of Plant Breeders' Rights for New Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Regulation on the Re-examination and Evaluation Board of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (published in the Official Gazette No. 25545 of August 6, 2004)	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Law No. 5224 of July 14, 2004, on the Evaluation, Classification and Promotion of Cinema Films (as last amended by Law No. 5728 of February 8, 2008)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Regulations of April 9, 2005, amending the Decree-Law 556 on Protection of Trademarks	Trademarks
Main IP Laws	2004	Law No. 5194 of June 22, 2004, amending Decree-Laws No. 551, 556, 554 and 555	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Regulation on Employment of Foreign Experts at the Turkish Patent Institute	IP Regulatory Body
IP-related Laws	2011	Code of Press (Law No. 5187 of June 9, 2004, as last amended by the Decision of the Constitutional Court of April 28, 2011)	Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2004	Regulation on Procedures and Principles on Broadcasting and/or Transmission of Works, Performances and Productions	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2008	Law No. 5147 of April 22, 2004 on the Protection of Integrated Circuits Topographies (as last amended by Law No. 5728 of January 23, 2008)	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Main IP Laws	2004	Law No. 5147 of April 22, 2004 on the Protection of Integrated Circuits Topographies	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	2008	Law No. 5042 on the Protection of Plant Breeders' Rights for New Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection
Main IP Laws	2004	Law No. 5042 on the Protection of Plant Breeders' Rights for New Plant Varieties	Plant Variety Protection
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Regulation on the Implementation of Law No. 4458 of October 27, 1999, on Customs (as amended up to Regulation No. 26931 of July 9, 2008)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2008	Law No. 5000 on the Establishment and Functions of the Turkish Patent Institute	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Block Exemption Communiqué on Research and Development Agreements No. 2003/2	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2003	Law No. 4865 of June 4, 2003 on the Establishment of the National Boron Research Institute	Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Implementing Regulation of Law No. 4691 on Technology Development Zone	Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2007	Block Exemption Communiqué on Vertical Agreements Amended by the Competition Board Communiqué No. 2003/3, Communiqué No. 2002/2	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2010	Regulation on the Procedure and Principles for the Implementation of the Bandrole System (as last amended by Regulation No. 27746 of November 1, 2010)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Regulation on Procedure and Principles of Use of the Intellectual and Artistic Works on Radio and Television Broadcasts	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
IP-related Laws	2011	Law No. 4691 on Technology Development Zones	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Transfer of Technology
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Law No. 4686 of June 21, 2001 on International Arbitration	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2008	Implementing Regulations to the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (EPO)	Patents (Inventions)
IP-related Laws	2011	Law No. 4458 of October 27, 1999, on Customs	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	1999	Law No. 4458 of October 27, 1999, on Customs (Extract)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	1999	Law No. 4421 of July 28, 1999 amending Turkish Criminal Code	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Regulation on the Statute of the Collecting Societies and Federations for the Authors of the Intellectual and Artistic Works and Related Rights Holders (as last amended by Regulation No. 4683 of August 13, 2002)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Regulation on the Statute on the Professional Unions and Federation of the Authors and Owners of Neighbouring Rights	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Regulations on the Amendments to the Regulations regarding the Marking of Intellectual and Artistic Works	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be Pursued in Pre-Notifications and Authorization Applications to be Filed with the Competition Authority to Acquisitions via Privatization to Become Legally Valid, Amended by the Competition Board Communiqué No. 1998/5 (Communiqué No. 1998/4)	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1998	Block Exemption Circular on Franchise Agreements No. 1998/7	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2001	Regulation on the Marking of Intellectual and Artistic Works (as last amended by Regulation No. 24577 of November 8, 2001)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1997	Regulations on Neighboring Rights to the Authors of Works	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1997	Regulations on the Marking of Intellectual and Artistic Works	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1997	Communiqué on the Conclusion of the Organization of the Competition Authority No. 1997/5	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1997	Block Exemption Circular on Exclusive Distribution Agreements No. 1997/3	Competition
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 551 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Patent Rights (as amended by Regulation No. 27207 of April 21, 2009)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Implementing Regulations under the Decree-Law No. 555 of June 27, 1995, on the Protection of Geographical Indications (as last amended by Regulation No. 27207 of April 21, 2009)	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2002	Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Trademarks	Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1999	Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995 on Protection of Trademarks	Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 551 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Patent Rights	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Implementing Regulations under the Decree-Law No. 554 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Industrial Designs	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Implementing Regulations under the Decree-Law No. 555 of June 27, 1995 on the Protection of Geographical Indications	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	1995	Law No. 4128 of November 7, 1995, on the Amendments to the Decree-Laws No. 551, 552, 554, 555, 556 and 560	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications
Main IP Laws	2009	Decree-Law No. 555 of June 27, 1995, on the Protection of Geographical Indications (as amended by Decision of the Constitutional Court No. 2009/16 of March 12, 2009)	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	2009	Decree-Law No. 551 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Patent Rights (as amended up to the Decision of the Constitutional Court No. 2009/19 of February 5, 2009)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	2009	Decree-Law No. 554 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Industrial Designs (as amended by the Decision of Constitutional Court of February 5, 2009)	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	2009	Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Trademarks (as amended up to Law No. 5833 of January 21, 2009)	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	2004	Decree-Law No. 554 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Industrial Designs (as last amended by Law N° 5194 of June 22, 2004)	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	1995	Decree-Law No. 551 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Patent Rights (as amended by Decree-Law No. 566 of September 22, 1995, and Law No. 4128 of November 7, 1995)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	1995	Decree-Law No. 554 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Industrial Designs (as last amended by Law No. 4128 of November 7, 1995)	Industrial Designs Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	1995	Decree-Law No. 555 of June 27, 1995, on the Protection of Geographical Indications	Trademarks Geographical Indications Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	1995	Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Trademarks	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	1995	Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Trademarks (as amended by Law No. 4128 of November 7, 1995)	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1995	Regulation on Pharmaceutical Products	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws	1995	Law No. 4083 of February 28, 1995 on the Exercise of Military-Industrial Activity in case of Military Mobilization and War	Transfer of Technology
IP-related Laws	2008	Law No. 4054 of December 12, 1994, on the Protection of Competition	Competition
Main IP Laws	1994	Decree-Law No. 544 of June 24, 1994 on the Establishment and Functions of the Turkish Patent Institute	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2005	Law No. 3984 of April 20, 1994 on the Establishment of Radio and Television Enterprises and their Broadcasts (as last amended by Law No. 5373 of June 24, 2005)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1990	Regulation on the Scuba Diving in Turkish Territorial Waters for Sportive Purposes	Traditional Cultural Expressions
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1988	Regulation on Inspection of Cinema, Video and Music Works of Art (as last amended by Law No. 13241 of October 12, 1988)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1987	Regulation on Enterprise License to be given to the Film, Video, Record and Cassette Administrators (as last amended by Regulation No. 87/11715 of June 26, 1987)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1986	Regulation on Certificate of Authority to be issued by Authors of Intellectual and Artistic Works	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	1987	Law No. 3257 of January 23, 1986 on Cinema, Video and Music Works of Art (as last amended by Law No. 3329 of January 29, 1987)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1984	Regulation on Research, Drilling and Excavation of Cultural and Natural Property	Traditional Cultural Expressions
Implementing Rules/Regulations	1984	Regulation on Exporting and Importing of Movable Cultural and Natural Property that Needs to be Protected	Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2009	Law No. 2863 of July 21, 1983 on Conservation of Cultural and Natural Property (as last amended by Law No. 5835 of February 4, 2009 and Law No. 5917 of June 25, 2009)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP-related Laws	2004	Law No. 2863 of July 21, 1983 on Conservation of Cultural and Natural Property (as last amended by Law No. 5177 of May 26, 2004 and Law No. 5226 of July 14, 2004)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Traditional Cultural Expressions
IP-related Laws	1982	Law No. 2675 on International Private Law	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2011	Law No. 657 of July 14, 1965 on Civil Servants	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
IP-related Laws	2005	Law No. 657 of July 14, 1965 on Civil Servants	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Implementing Rules/Regulations	2011	Turkish Commercial Code (Law No. 6762 of July 2, 1956, as last amended by Law No. 6215 of March 29, 2011)	Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Industrial Property
IP-related Laws	1956	Turkish Commercial Code (Law No. 6762 of July 2, 1956) (Extract)	Trademarks Trade Names Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main IP Laws	2014	Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Main IP Laws	2008	Law No. 5846 of December 5, 1951 on Intellectual and Artistic Works (as amended up to Law No. 5728 of January 23, 2008)	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Main IP Laws	1995	Law No. 5846 of December 5, 1951 on Intellectual and Artistic Works (as last amended by Law No. 4110 of June 7, 1995)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2004	Law No. 1412 on Criminal Procedure	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2008	Law No. 1086 on Civil Procedure	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	2008	Turkish Code of Obligations (Law No. 818 of April 22, 1926, as last amended by Law No. 5754 of April 17, 2008)	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	1926	Turkish Criminal Law (Law No. 765 of March 1, 1926)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Type of Text

Year of Version

Title

Subject Matter

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Presidential Decree on the Organization of the Institutions and Organisations Affiliated with Ministries and Other Institutions and Organizations (as amended up to Presidential Decree No. 17 published in the Official Gazette No. 30534 on September 13, 2018)

IP Regulatory Body

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Annex to the Regulation on the Emblems of Geographic Indications and Traditional Product Names (published in Official Gazette No. 30285 on December 29, 2017)

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2018

Regulation on the Emblems of Geographic Indications and Traditional Product Names

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

2017

Law No. 6769 of December 22, 2016, on Industrial Property

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Industrial Designs

Plant Variety Protection

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Regulation on Employee Inventions, Inventions Realized within Higher Education Institutions and Inventions Arisen from Projects Supported by Public Authorities

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Regulation on the Implementation of Industrial Property Law

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Genetic Resources

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2017

Regulation on the Re-examination and Evaluation Board of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Notification of the Turkish Ministry of Customs and Trade on the Intellectual and Industrial Rights

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Regulation for Energy Research and Development Projects Support Program

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Regulation Regarding Technology, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Regulations (Amendment) of March 30, 2013 on Decree-Law 556 on Protection of Trademarks

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2013

Regulations Amending the Implementing Regulations to the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (EPC) in Turkey

Patents (Inventions)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Law No. 6112 of February 15, 2011, on the Establishment of Radio and Television Enterprises and their Media Services

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Regulation on Promotion and Title Changes of the Turkish Patent Institute's Staff

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2012

Turkish Commercial Code (Law No. 6102 of January 13, 2011)

Trade Names

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Other

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Law No. 6100 of January 12, 2001 on Civil Procedure

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2012

Turkish Code of Obligations (Law No. 6098 of January 11, 2011)

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Communiqué on the Increase of the Lower Thresholds for Administrative Fines Specified in Paragraph 1, Article 16 of Act No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition, to be valid until 31/12/2011 (Communiqué No. 2011/1)

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Regulation on Domain Names

Domain Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Regulation on Intellectual Property Rights Common Database

Domain Names

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Regulation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Painting and Sculpture Museum

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Communiqué No. 2010/4 Concerning the Mergers and Acquisitions Calling for the Authorization of the Competition Board

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Regulation on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and Products

Genetic Resources

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Regulation on the Working Principles of the Biosafety Board and Committees

Genetic Resources

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Regulation on Supporting Energy Sector Research and Development Projects (EN-AR) Program

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Regulation on Protection and Preservation of Collections of Movable Cultural Movable Cultural and Natural Heritages

Traditional Cultural Expressions

IP-related Laws

2010

Law No. 5977 of March 18, 2010, on Biosafety

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Communiqué on the Regulation of the Right of Access to the Files and Protection of Trade Secrets Communiqué No. 2010/3

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Communiqué on Hearings Held vis-à-vis the Competition Board Communiqué No. 2010/2

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Communiqué on an Increase in the Lower Limit of the Administrative Fine Provided for in Article 16, paragraph one of the Act on Protection of Competition No. 4054, valid until 31/12/2010

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2000

Regulation on the Implementation of Law No. 4458 of October 27, 1999, on Customs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Regulation on Classification Registration and Acceptance to Museums Movable Cultural and Natural Property which needs Protection

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Regulation on Active Cooperation Cartels

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Regulation on Fines to Apply in Case of Agreements, Concerted Practices and Decisions Limiting Competition and Abuse of Dominant Position

Competition

Main IP Laws

2009

Law No. 5833 of January 1, 2009, on the Amendment of the Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Trademarks

Trademarks

IP-related Laws

2008

Law No. 5809 of November 5, 2008 on Electronics Communication

Domain Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Block Exemption Circular on Technology Transfer Agreements Circular No. 2008/2

Competition

Transfer of Technology

IP-related Laws

2008

Law No. 5728 on Amendments to Various Laws and Some Other Laws in order to be in Compliance with the Basic Criminal Laws

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Regulation on Registration of Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Regulation on the Devolution of Power on Certifications on Seed Sector

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Block Exemption Communiqué in Relation to the Insurance Sector (Communiqué No. 2008/3)

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Decision of the Constitutional Court Regarding some of the Provisions of Decree Law No. 556

Trademarks

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Law No. 5718 on November 27, 2007, on International Private and Procedure Law

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Regulation on Internet Public Use Providers

Domain Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Regulation on Turkish Patent Institute Agents Patent Examination on Trademark and Patent Attorney and Registry

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Law No. 5651 on Regulating Broadcasting in the Internet and Fighting Against Crimes Committed through Internet Broadcasting

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Seed Law (Law No. 5553 of October 31, 2006)

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Regulation on the Recording and Registration of the Intellectual and Artistic Works (as last amended by Regulation No. 27038 of October 28, 2008)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Regulation on Procedures and Principles Regarding the Use of Deductions Made from the Costs of Carrying Materials That Include Intellectual and Artistic Works and Technical Devices Used to Copy These Works

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Regulation of October, 16 2007, relating to Technology and Innovation Support Programs by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2006

Communiqué on an Amendment to the Communiqué No. 1997/1 on the Mergers and Acquisitions Calling for Authorization of the Competition Board, and on Abolition of Communiqués No. 1997/2 and 1997/6; Communiqué No. 2006/2

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 554 of June 27, 1995, on the Protection of Industrial Designs

Industrial Designs

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Regulation Revoking the Regulation on Inspection of Cinema, Video and Music Works of Art

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Block Exemption Communiqué on Vertical Agreements and Concerted Practices in the Motor Vehicle Sector Communiqué No. 2005/4

Competition

IP-related Laws

2008

Law No. 5366 of June 16, 2005 on Usage of Timeworn Historical and Cultural Real Property with Restoration and Protection

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Regulation on Professional Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Regulation on Employees of Public Institutions and Agencies Benefiting from the Breeders' Rights

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Regulation on Operating Procedures and Rules of the Counseling Board of the Turkish Patent Institute

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Certification of the Enterprises Disseminating or Performing the Record, Copying and Sale of the Materials on which Intellectual and Artistic Works are Fixed (as last amended by Regulation No. 27864 of March 4, 2011)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995, on Protection of Trademarks

Trademarks

IP-related Laws

2011

Law No. 5320 of March 23, 2005 on the Enforcement and Application Procedure of the Criminal Procedure Code (as last amended by Law No. 6217 of March 31, 2011)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Regulation on Authorization of Pharmaceutical Products for Human Use

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP-related Laws

2011

Criminal Procedure Code (Law No. 5271 of December 4, 2004, as amended up to Law No. 6217 of March 31, 2011)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Implementing Regulations under Law No. 5147 on Protection of Integrated Circuits

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

IP-related Laws

2004

Law No. 5252 of November 4, 2004, on Enforcement and Implementation of the Turkish Criminal Code

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2015

Turkish Criminal Code (Law No. 5237 of September 26, 2004) (consolidated version of 2015)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2011

Turkish Criminal Code (Law No. 5237 of September 26, 2004, as amended up to Law No. 6217 of March 31, 2011)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

2004

Turkish Criminal Code (Law No. 5237 of September 26, 2004)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Implementing Regulations on Protection of Plant Breeders' Rights for New Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Regulation on the Re-examination and Evaluation Board of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (published in the Official Gazette No. 25545 of August 6, 2004)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Law No. 5224 of July 14, 2004, on the Evaluation, Classification and Promotion of Cinema Films (as last amended by Law No. 5728 of February 8, 2008)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Regulations of April 9, 2005, amending the Decree-Law 556 on Protection of Trademarks

Trademarks

Main IP Laws

2004

Law No. 5194 of June 22, 2004, amending Decree-Laws No. 551, 556, 554 and 555

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Regulation on Employment of Foreign Experts at the Turkish Patent Institute

IP Regulatory Body

IP-related Laws

2011

Code of Press (Law No. 5187 of June 9, 2004, as last amended by the Decision of the Constitutional Court of April 28, 2011)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2004

Regulation on Procedures and Principles on Broadcasting and/or Transmission of Works, Performances and Productions

Main IP Laws

2008

Law No. 5147 of April 22, 2004 on the Protection of Integrated Circuits Topographies (as last amended by Law No. 5728 of January 23, 2008)

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Main IP Laws

2004

Law No. 5147 of April 22, 2004 on the Protection of Integrated Circuits Topographies

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

2008

Law No. 5042 on the Protection of Plant Breeders' Rights for New Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

Main IP Laws

2004

Law No. 5042 on the Protection of Plant Breeders' Rights for New Plant Varieties

Plant Variety Protection

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Regulation on the Implementation of Law No. 4458 of October 27, 1999, on Customs (as amended up to Regulation No. 26931 of July 9, 2008)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2008

Law No. 5000 on the Establishment and Functions of the Turkish Patent Institute

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Block Exemption Communiqué on Research and Development Agreements No. 2003/2

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2003

Law No. 4865 of June 4, 2003 on the Establishment of the National Boron Research Institute

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Implementing Regulation of Law No. 4691 on Technology Development Zone

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2007

Block Exemption Communiqué on Vertical Agreements Amended by the Competition Board Communiqué No. 2003/3, Communiqué No. 2002/2

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2010

Regulation on the Procedure and Principles for the Implementation of the Bandrole System (as last amended by Regulation No. 27746 of November 1, 2010)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Regulation on Procedure and Principles of Use of the Intellectual and Artistic Works on Radio and Television Broadcasts

IP-related Laws

2011

Law No. 4691 on Technology Development Zones

Transfer of Technology

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Law No. 4686 of June 21, 2001 on International Arbitration

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2008

Implementing Regulations to the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (EPO)

Patents (Inventions)

IP-related Laws

2011

Law No. 4458 of October 27, 1999, on Customs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

IP-related Laws

1999

Law No. 4458 of October 27, 1999, on Customs (Extract)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

1999

Law No. 4421 of July 28, 1999 amending Turkish Criminal Code

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Regulation on the Statute of the Collecting Societies and Federations for the Authors of the Intellectual and Artistic Works and Related Rights Holders (as last amended by Regulation No. 4683 of August 13, 2002)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Regulation on the Statute on the Professional Unions and Federation of the Authors and Owners of Neighbouring Rights

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Regulations on the Amendments to the Regulations regarding the Marking of Intellectual and Artistic Works

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be Pursued in Pre-Notifications and Authorization Applications to be Filed with the Competition Authority to Acquisitions via Privatization to Become Legally Valid, Amended by the Competition Board Communiqué No. 1998/5 (Communiqué No. 1998/4)

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1998

Block Exemption Circular on Franchise Agreements No. 1998/7

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2001

Regulation on the Marking of Intellectual and Artistic Works (as last amended by Regulation No. 24577 of November 8, 2001)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1997

Regulations on Neighboring Rights to the Authors of Works

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1997

Regulations on the Marking of Intellectual and Artistic Works

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1997

Communiqué on the Conclusion of the Organization of the Competition Authority No. 1997/5

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1997

Block Exemption Circular on Exclusive Distribution Agreements No. 1997/3

Competition

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 551 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Patent Rights (as amended by Regulation No. 27207 of April 21, 2009)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Implementing Regulations under the Decree-Law No. 555 of June 27, 1995, on the Protection of Geographical Indications (as last amended by Regulation No. 27207 of April 21, 2009)

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2002

Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Trademarks

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1999

Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995 on Protection of Trademarks

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Implementing Regulations under Decree-Law No. 551 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Patent Rights

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Implementing Regulations under the Decree-Law No. 554 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Industrial Designs

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Implementing Regulations under the Decree-Law No. 555 of June 27, 1995 on the Protection of Geographical Indications

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

1995

Law No. 4128 of November 7, 1995, on the Amendments to the Decree-Laws No. 551, 552, 554, 555, 556 and 560

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Main IP Laws

2009

Decree-Law No. 555 of June 27, 1995, on the Protection of Geographical Indications (as amended by Decision of the Constitutional Court No. 2009/16 of March 12, 2009)

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

2009

Decree-Law No. 551 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Patent Rights (as amended up to the Decision of the Constitutional Court No. 2009/19 of February 5, 2009)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

2009

Decree-Law No. 554 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Industrial Designs (as amended by the Decision of Constitutional Court of February 5, 2009)

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

2009

Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Trademarks (as amended up to Law No. 5833 of January 21, 2009)

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

2004

Decree-Law No. 554 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Industrial Designs (as last amended by Law N° 5194 of June 22, 2004)

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

1995

Decree-Law No. 551 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Patent Rights (as amended by Decree-Law No. 566 of September 22, 1995, and Law No. 4128 of November 7, 1995)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

1995

Decree-Law No. 554 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Industrial Designs (as last amended by Law No. 4128 of November 7, 1995)

Industrial Designs

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

1995

Decree-Law No. 555 of June 27, 1995, on the Protection of Geographical Indications

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

1995

Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995 on the Protection of Trademarks

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

1995

Decree-Law No. 556 of June 24, 1995, on the Protection of Trademarks (as amended by Law No. 4128 of November 7, 1995)

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1995

Regulation on Pharmaceutical Products

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP-related Laws

1995

Law No. 4083 of February 28, 1995 on the Exercise of Military-Industrial Activity in case of Military Mobilization and War

Transfer of Technology

IP-related Laws

2008

Law No. 4054 of December 12, 1994, on the Protection of Competition

Competition

Main IP Laws

1994

Decree-Law No. 544 of June 24, 1994 on the Establishment and Functions of the Turkish Patent Institute

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2005

Law No. 3984 of April 20, 1994 on the Establishment of Radio and Television Enterprises and their Broadcasts (as last amended by Law No. 5373 of June 24, 2005)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1990

Regulation on the Scuba Diving in Turkish Territorial Waters for Sportive Purposes

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1988

Regulation on Inspection of Cinema, Video and Music Works of Art (as last amended by Law No. 13241 of October 12, 1988)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1987

Regulation on Enterprise License to be given to the Film, Video, Record and Cassette Administrators (as last amended by Regulation No. 87/11715 of June 26, 1987)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1986

Regulation on Certificate of Authority to be issued by Authors of Intellectual and Artistic Works

Main IP Laws

1987

Law No. 3257 of January 23, 1986 on Cinema, Video and Music Works of Art (as last amended by Law No. 3329 of January 29, 1987)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1984

Regulation on Research, Drilling and Excavation of Cultural and Natural Property

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Implementing Rules/Regulations

1984

Regulation on Exporting and Importing of Movable Cultural and Natural Property that Needs to be Protected

Traditional Knowledge (TK)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2009

Law No. 2863 of July 21, 1983 on Conservation of Cultural and Natural Property (as last amended by Law No. 5835 of February 4, 2009 and Law No. 5917 of June 25, 2009)

Traditional Cultural Expressions

IP-related Laws

2004

Law No. 2863 of July 21, 1983 on Conservation of Cultural and Natural Property (as last amended by Law No. 5177 of May 26, 2004 and Law No. 5226 of July 14, 2004)

Traditional Cultural Expressions

IP-related Laws

1982

Law No. 2675 on International Private Law

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2011

Law No. 657 of July 14, 1965 on Civil Servants

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

IP-related Laws

2005

Law No. 657 of July 14, 1965 on Civil Servants

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Implementing Rules/Regulations

2011

Turkish Commercial Code (Law No. 6762 of July 2, 1956, as last amended by Law No. 6215 of March 29, 2011)

Trade Names

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Industrial Property

IP-related Laws

1956

Turkish Commercial Code (Law No. 6762 of July 2, 1956) (Extract)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Main IP Laws

2014

Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works

Main IP Laws

2008

Law No. 5846 of December 5, 1951 on Intellectual and Artistic Works (as amended up to Law No. 5728 of January 23, 2008)

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Main IP Laws

1995

Law No. 5846 of December 5, 1951 on Intellectual and Artistic Works (as last amended by Law No. 4110 of June 7, 1995)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2004

Law No. 1412 on Criminal Procedure

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2008

Law No. 1086 on Civil Procedure

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

2008

Turkish Code of Obligations (Law No. 818 of April 22, 1926, as last amended by Law No. 5754 of April 17, 2008)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

1926

Turkish Criminal Law (Law No. 765 of March 1, 1926)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Legal Literature (7 text(s))

Type of Text	Year of Version	Title	Subject Matter
IP Legal Literature	2011	Guidelines on Remedies Acceptable by the Turkish Competition Authority in Merger/Acquisition Transactions	Competition
IP Legal Literature	2011	Guidelines on Undertakings Concerned, Turnover and Ancillary Restraints in Mergers and Acquisitions	Competition
IP Legal Literature	2009	Guidelines on the Implementation of Technology Transfer Agreements on Articles 4 and 5 of Competition Law No. 4054	Competition
IP Legal Literature	2008	Guidelines on Certain Subcontracting Agreements between Non-Competitors	Competition
IP Legal Literature	2008	Guidelines on the Definition of Relevant Market	Competition
IP Legal Literature	2006	Guidelines on the Voluntary Notification of Agreements, Concerted Practices and Decisions of Associations of Undertakings	Competition
IP Legal Literature	2003	Guidelines on the Explanation of the Block Exemption Communiqué on Vertical Agreements No. 2002/2	Competition

Type of Text

Year of Version

Title

Subject Matter

IP Legal Literature

2011

Guidelines on Remedies Acceptable by the Turkish Competition Authority in Merger/Acquisition Transactions

Competition

IP Legal Literature

2011

Guidelines on Undertakings Concerned, Turnover and Ancillary Restraints in Mergers and Acquisitions

Competition