Kenaroglu Avukatlik Burosu

Kenaroglu Avukatlık Bürosu was founded in 2008 by Yasemin Kenaroglu and it has grown from an IP boutique to one of Türkiye’s most distinguished IP law firms. With its main office in Istanbul and liaison offices in Ankara and Izmir, Kenaroglu’s extensive reach across Türkiye enables it to deliver seamless service nationwide. Kenaroglu’s achievements span various aspects of IP including trademarks, patents, copyrights, domain names, designs and unfair competition. The team has known for success in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious IP work.

Kenaroglu is a trusted partner to leading global brands across numerous industries from fashion, e-commerce to consumer goods, media, automotive, pharmaceuticals and more. Clients commend Firm for its responsiveness and commercial advice. All three partners and senior members are recognized for their deep industry understanding and pragmatic approach.

Kenaroglu’s achievements are recognized by prestigious awards, such as “Prosecution Firm of the Year” in 2022 and “Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year” in 2023 from Managing IP/IP Stars, solidifying its status as a top-tier IP firm. Leading directories like The Legal 500, Managing IP, IAM 1000, and WTR 1000 rank the firm among Türkiye’s best. Active participation in international IP organizations such as INTA, MARQUES, and AIPPI keeps Kenaroglu ahead of evolving global IP trends, with key members in influential roles that shape the field’s future.

Yasemin Kenaroglu, founding partner, exemplifies visionary leadership in the industry. Her recognition as "Practitioner of the Year" by Managing IP in 2023 highlights her significant impact on the legal landscape. Beyond her professional achievements, she embodies diversity and inclusion as a female leader in industry. Her remarkable journey, from building Kenaroğlu from scratch to earning global recognition, stands as a guiding light for professionals, particularly women.

Kenaroglu’s commitment to the IP field is exemplified by founding of IP School, a social responsibility project dedicated to fostering IP awareness and career interest among law students. Initially conceived as an online educational program for third- and fourth-year law students, IP School now benefits from the dedicated time and expertise of Kenaroglu’s senior team, who lead training sessions and share practical insights. In November 2024, IP School proudly celebrated the completion of its fifth term with a distinguished lineup of guest speakers and an in-person closing seminar. Through this initiative, the firm invests its knowledge and time to motivate and inspire the next generation, encouraging careers in IP law and strengthening the future of the profession.

A pivotal moment in Kenaroglu’s trajectory came with the strategic lateral hires of Ali Bozoglu in 2020 and Mine Güner in 2023, highlighting Kenaroglu’s commitment to a growth mindset and its ability to attract top-tier talent. Ali, an expert in brand protection and anti-counterfeiting, brought over a decade of experience from a leading IP law firm, significantly enhancing Kenaroglu’s capacity to comprehensively safeguard clients’ trademarks. In January 2023, Mine Güner joined as a partner after serving as Head of IP for the Türkiye office of a top international law firm with a globally Tier-1 IP practice. Renowned for her strengths in IP disputes, prosecution, and transactional matters.

With three distinguished partners, exceptional managing associates and a team of skilled lawyers, trademark/patent attorneys, internal investigators and administrative staff, Kenaroglu stands as one of Türkiye’s largest teams in solely focused on IP. This specialized team of 30+ professionals allows Kenaroglu to offer high-quality services to clients with intricate legal needs.

Kenaroglu’s dedication to excellence, specialization and adaptability has solidified its position as a preeminent player in Turkish IP market.