The Turkish Patent Office, officially known as the Turkish Patent Institute, was established on June 24, 1994 in Ankara. Turkey joined WIPO in 1976. Over the years, the Turkish Patent Office has implemented significant reforms to bring its policies in line with global patent systems.

One of the major changes in the updated Turkish Patent Law is the removal of the earlier provision that allowed a seven-year short-term patent without substantive examination. Under the revised law, all applicants must request substantive examination, and failure to do so results in the application being deemed withdrawn.

With the ongoing efforts of the Turkish government to strengthen patent activity, GPF offers a comprehensive one-stop solution for all patent filing requirements in Turkey, including accurate translations and efficient prosecution support. GPF, along with Khurana and Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys (K&K), has extensive experience in Patent Filing and Prosecution under Turkish Patent Law and provides complete guidance throughout the prosecution lifecycle.