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.
- Novelty Grace Period for Invention Patent Application in Türkiye
- Is a Turkish invention patent application eligible for DAS?
- Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance in a Turkish industrial design application?
- Is a utility model application eligible for DAS in Türkiye?
- Features of the design patent application process in Turkey
- How long is the period for filing an industrial design application in Türkiye?
- What are the requirements of the Turkish invention patent application documents
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- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Türkiye?
- Who is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Türkiye?