Most relevant aspects:
- Trademark renewal expiry date on calendar day instead of last day of the month.
- Two years of grace period to renew a trademark after the renewal expiration date.
- Acceptance of letters of consent
- In opposition proceedings, the possibility of requesting proof of use of trademarks registered for more than five years.
- Invalidity procedures for non-use against a trademark registration will be judged before the Turkish Trademark Office starting on the year 2024.