RECORDALS

We have extreme self confidence on our expertise in handling recordals. We know it turns sometimes quite complicated process to record changes due to different implementations of the countries in producing evidence of change as well as minor deficiencies or oversights make it difficult to record changes.

We can overcome all kinds of problems in recording the changes as we are highly specialized on this aspect of IP business with a cadre of patent and trademark attorneys of 15 years of experience.

MANAGEMENT

Whether they are individual cases or big size projects, we make it easy for clients. Here are some points:

• Preliminary advice in all aspects regarding requirements for changes
• Content review of evidences, i.e. assignment contracts, license agreements, pledge agreements etc.
• Preparing assignment drafts in bilingual formats, Turkish and English
• If there is any doubt of acceptability, contacting Turkish Patent and Trademark Office for confirmation
• Performing legal translations of evidences through sworn translators
• Data verification through official sources before recording any changes, especially for a large and complex recordal projects.

COSTS AND PAYMENTS

• Free of charge preliminary advice
• Competitive prices down the usual market prices
• Substantive discounts due to large portfolio changes
• Competitive translation rates
• Clear and preapproved pricing
• Transparent billing
• No unexpected disbursements
• Various payment means according to clients’ needs

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

No Power of Attorney is required for renewing patents, trademarks and designs in Turkey. Recordals in other countries are subject to the official requirements of those countries and we will be happy to provide any documents ready to execute upon request.

In Turkey, the following documents are needed for recording changes:

Assignment

Assignment Deed notarized and legalized by apostille. Note that signatures of both assignor and assignee should be notarized and legalized.

Merger

An official extract of chamber of commerce, court or companies registry. Original is required but if patent or trademark attorney approves the copy declared the same as original, no original ls required to be submitted.

Change of Name

An official extract of chamber of commerce, court or companies registry. Original is required but if patent or trademark attorney approves the copy declared the same as original, no original ls required to be submitted.

Change of Address

No document is required. Simple declaration is enough.

License

License Agreement notarized and legalized by apostille is required. Note that signatures of both assignor and assignee should be notarized and legalized.

Pledge

Pledge Agreement notarized and legalized by apostille is required. Note that signatures of both assignor and assignee should be notarized and legalized.

You can find more information in the section FAQ for proceedings and payments regarding annuities and renewals for patents, trademarks and designs in Turkey.