Trademark registration in Turkey takes months, not days. Even a smooth application must pass formal and substantive examination by TÜRKPATENT, publication in the Official Trademark Bulletin and an opposition period (currently two months), followed by payment of the registration fee.
- Delays come from incomplete filings, refusals and appeals, third-party oppositions or court cases.
- You can reduce avoidable delays with a thorough prior search, clear class selection, a correctly prepared logo file and careful deadline tracking.
- You may use the mark after filing, but use the ® symbol only after registration.
- Protection is calculated from the filing date and must be renewed periodically.
Timelines and procedures change, so confirm them with TÜRKPATENT and a trademark attorney. Racoun helps by planning naming and identity work well ahead of launch and preparing filing-ready logo files.
Talk to Racoun: we are based in Istanbul and work with brands across Türkiye. Message us on WhatsApp or email ekip@racoun.com.
