Blowing Hot and Cold
Turkey needs to do more to reduce its emissions. But is this coal-producing nation doing enough to develop the renewables that will increase national energy security and cut the country’s dependence on imported oil and gas?
Winds of change – the case for renewable energy in Turkey
As one of the world’s fastest growing energy markets, Turkey has been increasing its drive towards greater self-sufficiency for several years. To satisfy its annual 300bn kilowatts of electricity consumption, the current energy mix has been quite well-balanced: a quarter of electricity generation is hydro-based, while roughly a third comes from natural gas and another …
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Tips For Investing In Turkey
Partner Seray Özsoy examines the key legislation and frameworks companies should consider when merging or acquiring businesses in Turkey.
What are an Employer’s Rights in relation to the Spread of COVID-19?
The rapidly spreading Coronavirus disease has brought about several queries from both the employer’s and the employee’s point of view, particularly due to the absence of any formal guidance provided in our legislation for these scenarios. Initially, the Ministry for Health had issued guidance advising individuals to self-quarantine as a precautionary measure. This has been …
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Amended Act on Reporting and Using Specified Financial Transaction Information Now Governs Virtual Assets
The amendment to the Act on Reporting and Using Specified Financial Transaction Information (hereinafter, the “Specified Financial Information Act”), which defines cryptocurrency as a “virtual asset” and focuses on a reporting system for cryptocurrency exchanges, was ratified in the National Assembly’s plenary session on March 5, 2020.
Regulation and Opportunity in Turkey’s Energy Markets
Turkey’s energy market is on the cusp of significant change. At present, more than 90% of the country’s crude oil is delivered through imports while it is also heavily dependent on neighbouring Russia for natural gas. The government’s stated policy objective is to liberalise the energy sector, which will ultimately allow private sector energy companies …
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Turkey: International Trademark Registration
I. INTRODUCTION Since the service industry is constantly changing and developing, the need to offer and market the goods and services of the leading companies in the international area is increasing. In light of these developments, the recognition and protection of intellectual and industrial property rights in the international area become even more important with …
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How To Protect Trademarks Internationally
A trademark is a sign or design capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. It can comprise words, or images, or a combination of both. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights. These operate at a national level, but also internationally through a complex system of treaties.
International Trademark Registration
First of all, it should be specified that, a trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights. Registering a trademark will give notice to the public of registrant’s ownership of the mark and gives the registrant the …
Turkish Intellectual Property Law – An Overview
Turkish Intellectual Property Law is closely aligned with EU Law and international norms. However, it has many unique features which those doing business in Turkey need to be mindful of, to ensure their IP remains secure. Nigar Guliyeva is an Associate at Kılınç Law & Consulting, an Istanbul-based commercial law firm, and she provides a …
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