How Long Does It Take to Receive a Trademark Registration Certificate?

Step | Description | Duration (average)

1. Filing | TÜRKPATENT online or physical filing; trademark class, logo/image, and fee payment. | 1 to 2 weeks

2. Formal Examination | Document and fee check, feedback if anything is missing or incorrect. | 1 to 2 months

3. Substantive Examination | Eligibility, distinctiveness, similar-mark check. | 6 to 8 months

4. Publication | The application is published in the TÜRKPATENT Bulletin for 2 months; third parties can oppose. | 2 months

5. Opposition Resolution | Oppositions resolved if present; otherwise this step is skipped. | 3 to 6 months (if opposition)

6. Registration Approval | Registration decision issued; certificate prepared. | 1 to 4 weeks

7. Certificate Delivery | PDF or printed certificate sent to the applicant. | 1 to 2 weeks

After filing a trademark registration application, the examination runs and the mark is published in the bulletin for about 2 months. If no oppositions are filed, the registration certificate arrives in 6 to 12 months. With opposition, the timeline can stretch up to 18 months.