Firms in the spotlight: Deris Attorneys at Law Partnership

Founded in 1912 and managed by the 4th generation, DERIS has established a boutique IP company providing services in all areas of intellectual property, on the strong foundation laid a century ago. Today, DERIS is one of the largest IP firms in Turkey and is internationally recognized among the top-tier legal service providers which plays a leading role in the development of IP landscape in Turkey.

The sectors DERIS provides service cover but not limited to life sciences, luxury & consumer goods, entertainment and chemistry.

The services DERIS offers can be categorized as trademarks, patents, dispute resolution ann brand protection / anticounterfeiting.

TRADEMARK

DERIS has one of the largest trademark litigation teams in Turkiye. The team has years of experience in taking cases against the decisions made by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.  Support of trademark attorneys makes the service unique in combining extensive litigation experience with premium prosecution expertise. This synergy of knowledge and experience enables the litigation team to foresee pitfalls in advance.

PATENT

Building end to end patent strategy including both technic and legal aspects.  Starting with an optional and detailed preparation that foresees all stages and possible consequences of the patent dispute and sharing it with the client.  Creating a patent strategy that focuses on client’s market expectations. Creating a strategy that takes into account the client’s marketing strategy and channels. Being on the side that creates strategies and guides global cases.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION / MANAGEMENT

All kinds of disputes / oppositions before Turkish Patent and Trademark Office; at the courts and patent disputes.

BRAND PROTECTION

DERIS effectively builds anti-counterfeiting strategies by combining the extensive practical experience of working with the Judicial and Administrative Authorities (the Customs and Security Authorities) and its method of gathering intelligence through an investigator network.

TEAM

A strong team dedicated solely to IP, consisting of lawyers, European Patent Attorneys and experienced prosecution experts that can provide end-to-end service.

BUSINESS ACUMEN

DERIS plans and executes its strategy based on Balanced Score Card methodology which clearly  align finance, client expectations, business processes and human potential.

INVESTING IN FUTURE LAWYERS

The aim of this approach is to prepare the lawyer candidates for business life in terms of professional and personal development, starting from law school. It includes a holistic approach to the goal, as it covers representation and networking skills as well as professional and personal development.

COMMITTMENT TO UNGC

DERIS has joined “UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT” which is a call to companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption and take actions that advance societal goals. DERİS submits “CoP – Communication on Progress Report” every year open to public review.

 

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