Turkey Trademark Registration
Turkey matters more than many brands think. If you sell through Turkish distributors, manufacture regionally, or care about Amazon Turkey and nearby markets, a Turkish filing is often your first real line of defense.
Turkey matters more than many brands think. If you sell through Turkish distributors, manufacture regionally, or care about Amazon Turkey and nearby markets, a Turkish filing is often your first real line of defense.
No. Trade arrangements are not trademark rights. Turkey requires its own filing.
It means a local distributor, partner, or competitor can beat you to the trademark if you delay.
Yes. Similar earlier marks can create examination trouble, so the search matters.
Usually about two months after publication. That is enough time if you are watching, but not if you are asleep at the wheel.
Yes. Turkey is a local-agent jurisdiction for foreign filers, so filing logistics should include the representative step from day one.
Yes. For Amazon Turkey and related enforcement, a Turkish filing is the right local asset to own.
That does not work. Turkey is separate.
If the local partner files first, your commercial leverage gets much weaker very quickly.
Turkey checks relative grounds, so conflicts can hit during examination.
A mark that sounds distinctive in English can still read like a weak product claim in Turkish.
If there is no Turkish route to market, this may not be the next filing to prioritize.
Turkey is manageable, but only if you account for POA and local representation instead of treating it like the UK.
Turkey is not a flat one-price country. The filing fee is charged by class, and the official registration certificate fee is a separate later step, so sellers should budget both parts.
| Fee Item | Amount | When Payable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Application — First Class | TRY 2,820 | At filing | Current first-class filing fee |
Second Class in Same Application | TRY 2,820 | At filing | Turkey keeps the same rate for the second class |
Each Class Beyond Two | TRY 3,150 / class | At filing | Applies from the third class onward |
Registration Certificate Fee | TRY 7,010 | After allowance | Separate official fee before the registration is finalized |
Does an EU trademark cover Turkey because of the customs union?
No. Trade arrangements are not trademark rights. Turkey requires its own filing.
What does first-to-file mean in Turkey in practice?
It means a local distributor, partner, or competitor can beat you to the trademark if you delay.
Does Turkey examine for conflicts with earlier marks?
Yes. Similar earlier marks can create examination trouble, so the search matters.
How long is Turkey's opposition window?
Usually about two months after publication. That is enough time if you are watching, but not if you are asleep at the wheel.
Do foreign applicants need a local representative and POA?
Yes. Turkey is a local-agent jurisdiction for foreign filers, so filing logistics should include the representative step from day one.
Can a Turkish filing help with Amazon Brand Registry?
Yes. For Amazon Turkey and related enforcement, a Turkish filing is the right local asset to own.
No. Trade arrangements are not trademark rights. Turkey requires its own filing.
It means a local distributor, partner, or competitor can beat you to the trademark if you delay.
Yes. Similar earlier marks can create examination trouble, so the search matters.
Usually about two months after publication. That is enough time if you are watching, but not if you are asleep at the wheel.
Yes. Turkey is a local-agent jurisdiction for foreign filers, so filing logistics should include the representative step from day one.
Yes. For Amazon Turkey and related enforcement, a Turkish filing is the right local asset to own.
The price does not include official fees.
We never recommend buying the most expensive option, but rather the one that is most suitable.
| Feature | Basic Plan $399 | Standard Plan $599 | Premium Plan $799 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Price | $399 | $599 | $799 |
| Service Price | $399 | $599 | $799 |
| Government Fees | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Included Class | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Filed by a licensed attorney | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Office Action Response | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional Consulting | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Filing | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |