Turkish Supreme Court Rules on Restoration of Rights for European Patent Validations

The Turkish Supreme Court held that the restoration of rights provisions under Article 107 of the Industrial Property Code do not apply to missed European patent validation deadlines. The Turkish Supreme Court has issued an important decision addressing whether the restoration of rights mechanism under Article 107 of the Turkish Industrial Property Code can be used to remedy missed European patent validation…

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Turkish Supreme Court Reaffirms No Restoration of Rights for Missed European Patent Validation Deadlines

Turkish Supreme Court confirms that restoration of rights under the Industrial Property Code does not apply to missed EP validation deadlines in Türkiye. The Turkish Supreme Court has reaffirmed its position that the restoration of rights provisions contained in Article 107 of the Turkish Industrial Property Code cannot be used to remedy missed European patent validation deadlines. In its decision dated 25 June…

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USPTO Requires Foreign Patent Applicants to Appoint U.S. Patent Practitioners

The USPTO will require foreign-domiciled patent applicants and patent owners to appoint a registered U.S. patent practitioner beginning 20 July 2026. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has adopted a final rule requiring foreign-domiciled patent applicants and patent owners to be represented by a practitioner registered and in good standing with the USPTO. The new requirement will take effect on…

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Republic of Moldova Becomes the 40th Member State of the European Patent Organisation

The Republic of Moldova has officially joined the European Patent Organisation, becoming its 40th member state as of 1 June 2026. The Republic of Moldova officially became the 40th member state of the European Patent Organisation (EPO) on 1 June 2026 following the deposit of its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on 25 March 2026. As a result of the accession, all European patent…

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Filing Industrial Design Applications in Türkiye: Requirements, Process and Practice

Step-by-step guide to filing industrial design applications in Türkiye, including requirements, novelty rules, multiple applications and registration timeline. Industrial design protection in Türkiye is governed by the Turkish Industrial Property Code (Law No. [6769]()) and administered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT). Design protection focuses on the visual appearance of a product rather…

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