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Nov 18, 2013
Abdurrahim Ayaz, Istanbul Patent & Trademark Consultancy, Ltd., Turkey

Classification examination of IRs designating TR


Abdurrahim Ayaz, Istanbul Patent & Trademark Consultancy, Ltd., TurkeyTurkish Trademark Registry (Turkish PTO) has never examined International trademarks designating Turkey as to classification and/or propriety of the specification of goods/services. This practice has changed with regard to the specification of “retail service” for couple months ago. Before 19 October 2011, Turkish PTO used to allow local applicants (not IRs designating Turkey) to use only the explanatory note to class  read more