ASC Law is a leading provider of sophisticated IP Protection Services that caters to all aspects of our clients' intellectual property rights. Our services include, but are not limited to, patents, utility models, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and internet domain names. We provide comprehensive support to our clients in Turkish Intellectual Property Courts, criminal and administrative courts, as well as assistance with the registration, renewal, maintenance, and enforcement of their IP rights. Our team of experts also provides valuable advice concerning protections against counterfeiting.

One of our core services is assisting clients with the registration of their IP rights with the Turkish Trademark and Patent Office and/or the World Intellectual Property Organization. We also represent local and international clients with regard to the Patent Cooperation Treaty, Madrid Protocol, and Hague System design applications. Additionally, we provide maintenance services for international registrations, ensuring that our clients' IP rights remain protected over time.

At ASC Law, we recognize the importance of global IP protection. That's why we have established a substantial network of collaborating law firms and agents in other countries. Through this network, we are able to manage and coordinate our clients' IP-related activities globally. Our international reach enables us to provide our clients with seamless and efficient IP protection services across borders.

Our intellectual property services include:

Trademarks:

Our trademark practice focuses on multiple aspects of brand protection. We help our clients protect their trademarks by preparing, filing, and prosecuting trademark applications, and maintaining and renewing trademark registrations. We also initiate, and defend against, claims of trademark infringement.

More particularly, our trademark protection and counseling services include:

• Strategic counseling on the availability and registrability of trademarks;
• Registering trademarks;
• Maintenance of trademark registrations;
• Drafting and filing appeals, oppositions and responding the Turkish Trademark and Patent Office actions;
• Drafting trademark-related agreements and contractual provisions related to, for example, licenses, assignments, co-existence, letter of consent, etc., and recording them with the Turkish Trademark and Patent Office;
• Providing local and global trademark “watch services” (i.e., monitoring), and broader market searches;
• Trademark portfolio management;
• Providing legal opinions regarding alleged infringements;
• Invalidation and cancellation of trademark registrations;
• Counseling regarding avoidance of potential trademark infringement.

Industrial Designs:

Our industrial design practice focuses on multiple aspects of industrial design protection. We help our clients protect their designs by preparing, filing, and challenging design applications, and maintaining and renewing design registrations.

Our industrial designs protection and counseling services include:

• Counseling on the registrability of industrial design;
• Preparing drawings and photos of the designs, and filing the design application;
• Maintenance of industrial design registrations;
• Handling challenges too decisions by the Turkish Trademark and Patent Office, as well opposing such challenges, and providing information requested by the Office during its decision making process;
• Industrial design portfolio management;
• Conducting market searches;
• Providing legal opinions in case of infringement;
• Representing the clients in infringement, invalidation and cancellation procedures;
• Counseling to avoid potential trademark infringements;
• We also provide enforcement and litigation services on all aspects of designs. trademark infringement.

Patents:

At ASC Law, we understand the importance of patent protection for businesses and individuals. Our patent practice is designed to help our clients protect their valuable inventions and innovations. We offer a range of patent services to meet our clients' needs, including preparing, drafting, and filing patent applications, as well as maintaining and renewing patent registrations.

Our patent protection and counseling services include:

• Drafting patents/utility models, and their filing;
• Validation of EPs and national phase entries of PCT Applications;
• Advising on patent protection and enforcement strategy;
• Prior art search and counseling on patentability;
• Drafting and filing post grant oppositions and appeals;
• Infringement and invalidity action opinions;
• Drafting agreements (licenses, assignments and etc) and their recordals before the Office;
• Watch services;
• Annuities/Renewals;
• Patent portfolio management.

Geographical Indications:

Türkiye boasts a wealth of geographical indications thanks to its strategic location and diverse cultural heritage. As geographical indications are an important part of IP rights our IP team has in-depth experience in registering and protecting these rights. We also understand that the protection of geographical indications goes beyond registration. This is why we provide ongoing support to our clients to ensure that their geographical indications are protected and enforced effectively. Our team is well-versed in handling disputes related to geographical indications and has a proven track record of success in this area.

• Counseling on registrability of geographical indications;
• Preparing the application file and filing the application;
• Maintenance of geographical indication registrations;
• Drafting and filing appeals, oppositions and responding the Office actions;
• Drafting agreements (licenses, assignments and etc) and their recordals before the Office;
• Conducting market searches;
• Providing legal opinions in case of infringement;
• Representing the clients in infringement, invalidation and cancellation procedures;
• Counseling to avoid potential infringements;
• IP due diligences;
• We also provide enforcement and litigation services.

Copyrights:

We advise clients on a wide variety of copyright issues rising from copyrighted works such as musical recordings, photographic, books, architectural works, cinematographic works, computer software, television program formats, character merchandising and sculptures. We understand that copyright issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we work closely with our clients to develop tailored strategies and solutions that meet their unique needs and objectives. With our in-depth knowledge of copyright law and our commitment to providing exceptional client service, we are the ideal partner for any individual or organization seeking to protect their valuable intellectual property assets.

Our copyright services include:

• Registering all kinds of copyrights before the Ministry of Tourism and culture;
• Drafting and negotiating agreements (licenses, assignments, royalties and etc);
• Copyright portfolio management;
• Copyright enforcement, litigation, and dispute resolution.

Domain Names Registration:

At our company, we provide comprehensive domain name services to our clients. This includes representing clients in not only the registration of domain names but also in the resolution of disputes that may arise from domain name issues. We represent clients at various organizations, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the local domain name authority, TRABIS. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique situations and develop strategies that will best protect their interests.

Our domain name services include:

• Registration of domain names;
• Renewals,
• Drafting and negotiating agreements with regard to the domain names;
• Handling domain name transactions such as transfer of domain names;
• Domain name portfolio management.