How to Conduct a Trademark Search

The first stage of a trademark search is to determine the trademark name to be researched. The products or services the trademark will be used on are then identified and the relevant trademark classes are selected. Identical and similar trademark records are examined in line with this information.

Trademark applications and registrations in Turkey can be researched through the TÜRKPATENT Trademark Search system. It is useful not to rely on the exact spelling of the trademark alone, but also to check different spellings, joined or separated forms, similar pronunciations and terms that are close in meaning.

For trademarks that contain a logo, the figurative element and the overall visual impression should be assessed alongside the word elements.