Industrial Design Registration Opposition
In Turkey, industrial design applications are not examined for novelty before publication. Opposing a newly published design is often the only way to prevent registration.
The opposition process and what it requires
Natural and legal persons, along with institutions, can oppose a published application by submitting their grounds. If the opposition is found valid, the design application is cancelled.
When can you oppose
You can oppose a published industrial design application in these situations:
Designs that lack distinctiveness: the design is not distinctive in its sector.
Designs that already exist: the design has already been in existence anywhere in the world.
Similar designs: the application’s design is similar to your own designs.
What happens if you do not oppose
If any of the situations above apply and the application is not opposed in time, you can face these losses:
- Losing the right to produce and sell the product in that sector
- Loss of market share and competitive position
Where oppositions are filed
Oppositions to industrial design registrations are filed with TÜRKPATENT (the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office). If you miss the opposition window for a published application, you can lose rights and end up at a competitive disadvantage in the sector.
How to stay informed about new applications in your sector
Manually tracking the monthly bulletins is difficult. Sistem Patent built software that reports published bulletins based on the client’s criteria and monitors them. The result: similar applications are opposed in time. Our design monitoring team can walk you through the TasarimScope design monitoring service in detail.
Why Sistem Patent
- Expertise and experience: our team handles design registration opposition cases and guides you through them.
- Fast, effective service: we run opposition processes on time and to the point.
- Advanced software: our bulletin-monitoring and reporting software keeps you informed about new filings in your sector.
- Client-focused approach: tailored solutions shaped around your needs.
Get in touch with Sistem Patent for professional support on design registration opposition and to protect your rights. We are here to protect your work and help you hold your competitive position.