Filing Language: Turkish | |
| via Paris Convention | via Nationalization of PCT |
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20 years
yes
TURKPATENT only conducts formality examination and prior art search for utility model patent applications, and does not protect methods or chemical products. The search is only for novelty and industrial applicability, and there is no requirement for inventive step. The applicant shall submit the prior art search request within 3 months from the date of issuance of the acceptance notice.
2-3 years
10 years
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.
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.
yes
TURKPATENT only conducts a formality examination of the design patent application, and it can be authorized if it meets the novelty.