STRATEGIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IN 10 KEY POINTS
“Intellectual properties are the spark plugs that turn a dormant, fixed, and intangible profit engine into a powerful and profitable one. Intellectual properties are the most powerful assets a company can possess. They can enable high sales prices, increase market share, ensure customer loyalty, and pose significant barriers to competitors.” (Russell Parr) As this quote […]
PATENT TREASURE SERIES
In this series titled “Patent Treasure,” I will try to share with you the knowledge and experiences I have gained in this process using a straightforward language and a different perspective. Why is our series called “Patent Treasure”? Because treasures are rarely found by chance; reaching them requires dedication, belief, time, and effort. Technology is […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INSTRUMENTS
In recent years, our country has seen significant efforts in producing products domestically that were previously imported (import substitution). Every day, we proudly and happily hear about new ventures and facilities established for this purpose. With super incentive programs like HAMLE, our government strongly supports all efforts aimed at reducing the current account deficit and […]
CULTURE OF STRATEGIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
As I have consistently emphasized, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are among the most valuable assets of organizations. However, to effectively leverage these valuable instruments, it is essential to cultivate a culture of strategic intellectual property management. Below are the key headings for strategic intellectual property management: Cultivation of Culture: Under this heading, the aim is […]
A BASIC CHECKLIST FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
As you may know, TÜBİTAK’s “1702 Patent-Based Technology Transfer Support Call” has been announced. We are all aware of the contributions such calls make towards improving our country’s R&D ecosystem and increasing patent awareness. With this article, I want to make a small contribution to the ecosystem. Below, I share an entry-level checklist with you. […]
PATENTABILITY CRITERIA
The first condition for obtaining a patent for an invention is that it must solve a technical problem. In other words, the benefit derived must be objective and measurable. For example, it is not possible to obtain a patent with the argument that you have produced very delicious milk. This is because the concept of […]
CAN SOFTWARE BE PATENTED?
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is the technical field that receives the largest share of the global patent market. Even though it adapts faster than other legal fields, intellectual property laws and case laws still struggle to keep up with the rapid developments in this area. In the context of patent laws, inventions in the […]
THE NEW INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LAW IS ADOPTED
The first Industrial Property Law (IPL) in the history of the Republic of Turkey, which has been expected for many years, was published in the Official Gazette on 10.01.2017 and entered into force. This Industrial Property Law No. 6769 has replaced the existing Decree Laws No. 551, 554, 555, and 556. There are many changes […]
