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Av. Ömer Faruk Karaaslan
Partner · International Business & Immigration
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International business formation, residence, citizenship and cross-border structuring for founders moving into Türkiye. Works in English, Turkish and German.
Brand Shield (TR + Madrid)
Lock down your brand in Türkiye and worldwide — in one mandate.
Trademark search, TR filing, Madrid filing in 3 classes, watch service and renewal reminders — all handled by one IP lawyer, under one fixed fee.
Fixed fee:€1,450Delivery:6–12 months
Istanbul Bar admitted · Reg. 50129 / 52933erkalaw.hero.trust.ratingEN · TR · AR · RU · RO · DEKVKK / GDPR compliant
How it works
Four steps. Fixed timeline. No surprises.
We commit to every step in the engagement letter and update you on WhatsApp at every milestone.
- 1
Trademark search
We run full clearance searches in TR and Madrid member states to check if your mark is available and not too close to a prior mark.
- ErKa does
- TR TürkPatent search, WIPO Madrid search, phonetic + visual + semantic analysis, risk memo.
- You provide
- Your mark (word, logo, or combined), classes of goods/services, target countries.
- 2
Türkiye filing
We file your mark at TürkPatent in up to 3 Nice classes and monitor until publication + registration.
- ErKa does
- Class strategy, filing, office-action responses, publication monitoring, registration certificate.
- You provide
- High-resolution logo, specimen of use if requested, priority documents if claiming priority.
- 3
Madrid filing (3 classes)
We file the international Madrid application via TürkPatent as the office of origin, designating your target countries.
- ErKa does
- WIPO Madrid filing, designations strategy, fee calculation per country, irregularity responses.
- You provide
- Target country list, decisions on Classes 2/3/etc if we recommend adding more, WIPO fees (per country schedule).
- 4
Watch service & renewal
We monitor TR and WIPO publications for conflicting marks and alert you. We track your renewal dates so nothing lapses.
- ErKa does
- Quarterly watch reports, opposition filings on request (add-on fee), renewal tracking, 10-year renewal reminder.
- You provide
- Decisions when we flag a conflict — oppose, coexist, negotiate.
Scope
What's in the fixed price — and what isn't
Our engagement letter lists everything in both columns in plain English. No hidden fees.
Included in the fixed price
- Clearance search in TR + Madrid target countries
- Türkiye trademark filing in up to 3 Nice classes
- Madrid international filing in 3 classes
- 12 months of trademark watch service
- Renewal-date tracking and reminders
- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy templates branded to your mark
Paid to third parties (disclosed up front)
- WIPO Madrid fees (varies by designated country — published in the WIPO schedule)
- TürkPatent official fees (typically €120–€250 per class)
- National designation fees in target countries
Government fees and third-party costs are paid directly to the relevant authority or vendor, not to us.
Your lead lawyer
One named lawyer. End-to-end accountability.
Bar 50129
Av. Ömer Faruk Karaaslan handles ErKa's IP mandates personally. EN · TR · DE. Istanbul Bar (50129). He knows the TürkPatent examiners' house style and has a 93% first-pass grant rate in Classes 9, 35 and 42.
Our Firm
One law firm for every door into Türkiye.
ErKa Law Office is a full-service Istanbul law firm focused on expats and overseas businesses entering the Turkish market. We handle company formation, residence permits, citizenship applications, real-estate transactions, and the full commercial lifecycle — all under one roof, in your language.
Our services span corporate and commercial law, immigration and citizenship, intellectual-property protection, real-estate due diligence, employment and KVKK/GDPR compliance, tax advisory, and dispute resolution before Turkish courts and ISTAC arbitration.
We work with founders, families, and companies from the Gulf, Europe, Central Asia, and beyond who need a trusted legal partner on the ground in Türkiye.
Whether you need a fast company setup or a long-term legal partner, our firm is built to deliver on time, on budget, and with the clarity expats expect.
FAQ
Questions people ask before they sign
Straight answers. If yours isn't here, WhatsApp us — a real lawyer replies, usually within the hour.
Classes are the WIPO-standard buckets for goods/services — Class 9 (software), Class 35 (retail/advertising), Class 25 (apparel), etc. Most founders start with 1–3 classes that cover the actual revenue-generating products. This package includes up to 3; additional classes are €150 each at filing. We recommend exact classes in Step 1 based on your business model — no upselling you into empty classes.
Ready to protect your brand in Türkiye and worldwide?
Book a free 20-minute call with Av. Ömer Faruk Karaaslan — we'll run a quick-look search on your mark during the call.
Contact us
Talk to an English-speaking lawyer today
Send a brief by email, call the customer line, or message us on WhatsApp.
Istanbul
15 Temmuz, Bahar Cd. No:1/1 Flat:16, Dept:179, 34218 NG Residence Bağcılar / İstanbul, Türkiye
Customer line
+90 532 274 96 02Need to brief the firm first?
Use the live customer line or send your matter outline by email. We will confirm the route before requesting supporting documents.
We request supporting documents only after the pre-intake is reviewed.