There are specialized courts for intellectual property cases.
Courts
- Intellectual and Industrial Rights Civil Court: Trademark, patent, copyright, design, geographical indication
- Intellectual and Industrial Rights Criminal Court: Criminal files
Specialized Courts Location
- Istanbul: 5+ specialized courts
- Ankara, Izmir, Bursa: specialized courts
- Other provinces: civil courts of first instance (if there is no specialization)
Competent Court
- Residence of the defendant
- Place of infringement
- Trademark/patent owner residence
Appeal
- Regional Court of Justice (BAM)
- 30 days period
Appeal
- Supreme Court 11th HD
- BAM decision is final in certain files
Characteristic of the Process
- Injunction fast (24-48 hours)
- Expert appointment (technical issues)
- Comparative examination
- Decision 1-3 years
Supreme Court 11. HD
11. HD emphasizes the importance of the "specialized court" in intellectual property cases and requests that the cases filed in the non-jurisdictional court be immediately sent to the competent court.