Who Can Register a Trademark?

In Turkey, trademark registration can be handled by trademark agents registered with TÜRKPATENT (the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office) who renew their registration annually.

Other people and organizations who can register a trademark:

• Individuals: An individual can file to register their own name or a chosen trademark name.
• Legal entities: Companies, cooperatives, associations, and other legal entities can register trademarks.
• Exporters and companies expanding internationally: Firms targeting international markets can protect their brands both locally and internationally through trademark registration.
• New entrepreneurs and start-ups: A newly founded company or venture builds market trust and establishes brand identity through trademark registration.
• Government and public institutions: Government bodies and public service organizations can register trademarks.
• Freelancers and independent workers: Designers, software developers, or artists can protect their work legally by registering their own trademark names.
• Collective marks: A trademark application formed by a group of companies or entrepreneurs can also be filed.
• Consumer cooperatives and associations: Some associations and cooperatives can also register trademarks.