The first stage of the examinations, which take place in two stages, to become Turkish patent or trademark attorney were held on November 16, 2019.
The candidates took a multiple choice test of 60 questions and exam papers for measuring practical skills.
In order to become a Turkish patent or trademark attorney, the candidates are required to hold a four-years university degree. A graduation in a specific field, such as law or engineering, or an internship by a registered patent or trademark attorney is not required to take exams and become Turkish patent and trademark attorney.
The qualifying examinations generally cover the following subjects:
- National and international legislation and practices related to the intellectual and industrial property (80% of the questions by weight).
- The initial provisions of the Civil Law and the provisions of the law of persons, the provisions of the contract of attorney of the Law of Obligations, merchant, trade registry, trade name and business name, unfair competition provisions of the Commerce Law (20% of the questions by weight).
The candidates, passing the first stage of the examinations, will take their vocational examinations, which are expected to be held in January 2020, at the next stage.
The qualifying examinations are held once every two years by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT).
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