With a strong team that handles all aspects of the IP process, Gün + Partners continues to prove itself as a go-to firm for clients seeking advice on trade marks, designs, copyright, IP prosecution, anti-counterfeiting, and patents. Mehmet Gün has over three decades of experience in the IP landscape. He leads the team alongside Uğur Aktekin, Bariş Kalayci, and Özge Atılgan Karakulak. Their combined experience spans from IP litigation and anti-piracy cases to patent infringements and unfair competition matters. Other prominent members of the team include Selin Sinem Erciyas, Hande Hançar, and Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın. In particular, Erciyas frequently handles the IP portfolios of pharmaceutical and technology companies.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Hande Hançar is good for all IP matters relating to litigation and enforcement.'

  • 'Gün + Partners provides timely and accurate guidance as well as regular follow-up.'

  • ‘Gun + Partners has a very deep bench with many qualified attorneys who can assist with various trade mark matters, including clearance, opposition analysis, and renewals.’

  • ‘The team provides invaluable advice on protecting our brands and helping us launch new products.'

  • ‘Gün is the best firm in Turkey for trade marks.’

  • ‘Zeynep Alhas is outstanding. She handles all our trade mark litigation in Turkey.'

  • ‘The firm stands out for its depth of the experience.'

Work highlights

  • Advising and representing a leading subscription video on-demand streaming service company in multiple lawsuits involving copyright infringement.
  • Advising a global technology company on tracking down and seizing counterfeit electronic products.

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Practice head

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Mehmet Gün, Uğur Aktekin, Barış Kalaycı, Özge Atılgan Karakulak

Other key lawyers

Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın, Selin Sinem Erciyas, Zeynep Seda Alhas, Hande Hançar