Türkiye Legal Update - May 2026
The Long-Awaited Amendment Has Entered into Force: Maternity and Paternity Leave Periods Extended
Significant amendments affecting working life have entered into force with the publication of the Law No. 7578 on in the Official Gazette dated 1 May 2026 and numbered 33240. Within the scope of these amendments, both maternity and paternity leave durations have been extended.
Goal Celebrations and Other Distinctive Elements
Reports about Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s “Harry Potter” goal celebration highlight how athlete image rights, and intellectual / indurstrial property law intersect, raising questions about when elements of popular culture can trigger copyright or trademark protection.
Article 138(3) of the EPC: How Turkish Courts Treat Amended Patent Claims
Turkish courts recognize amended patent claims under Article 138(3) EPC in invalidation actions. Recent rulings show courts assess validity based on limited claims, confirming this as a vital defensive tool and a harmonized legal approach.
Trademark Applications Made in Bad Faith and the Assessment of Bad Faith in EU Law under the CP13 Common Practice
The article examines the concept of bad faith in trademark applications under EU law through the CP13 Common Practice, comparing EU and Turkish trademark law while highlighting the need for clearer and more consistent assessment criteria in Türkiye.
