I. Requirements for Türkiye after EP grant
I.1 Translation requirements
A translation of the patent specification into Turkish must be supplied.
I.2 Professional representative
Yes; applicants with neither residence nor principal place of business in Türkiye must appoint an authorized professional representative.
I.3 Period for filing the translation
3 months after the date on which the mention of the grant of the EP or the decision to maintain the patent as amended is published in the European Patent Bulletin.
I.4 Office fee
TRY 8910 for publication of a translation of the patent specification.
II. Double-patenting allowed?
No; to the extent that it protects the same invention, the national patent ceases to have effect from the date on which
(a) the period for filing the notice of opposition to the European patent expires without such notice being filed, or
(b) the opposition proceedings are finally closed, the European patent having been maintained.
III. Territory
Territory of the Republic of Türkiye
IV. Useful links:
EP: National Law relating to EPC, X. Miscellaneous, Türkiye (epo.org)
International: PCT Applicant’s Guide Türkİye – Valid as from 15 Sep 2023 (wipo.int)