Intellectual Property

mirze/rencber provides comprehensive and strategic legal consultancy services in the effective protection, management and commercialization of intellectual property assets of its clients in today’s world where knowledge-based economy and innovation-based business models are at the forefront.

Protection of intellectual property rights is not only a legal requirement; it is also an integral part of branding, gaining competitive advantage and sustainable growth strategies. Acting with this awareness, mirze/rencber produces both preventive and dispute resolution solutions for its clients in all processes related to intellectual property.

Our main service areas within the scope of Intellectual Property Law are as follows:

• Trademark Law: Filing trademark applications, following up on registration processes, trademark monitoring, similarity assessment, management of brand portfolios, conducting objection, cancellation and invalidity cases in cases of violation of trademark rights.
• Patent and Utility Model Protection: Securing inventions under patent or utility model protection, preparation of technical documentation, examination of patent databases, management of national and international application processes and representation in patent infringement disputes.
• Copyrights: Protection of copyright, usage and publication rights, registration and licensing of rights on software, works of art, literary and academic works and implementation of legal remedies in cases of violations.
• Protection of Trade Secrets: Development of internal audit mechanisms, preparation of confidentiality policies and creation of emergency response plans in case of violations in order to protect trade secrets that directly affect the competitiveness of companies.
• License, Know-How and Technology Transfer Agreements: Preparation, negotiation and risk analysis of agreements for the transfer, joint use or licensing of intellectual property rights. Ensuring structures in accordance with international standards, especially in R&D activities and technology-based collaborations.
• Data Protection and Personal Data Protection Law: KVKK and GDPR compliance studies regarding the processing, storage and transfer of personal data, creation of data controller policies and representation before audit institutions in cases of violations.
• Dispute Resolution: Representation of clients before both administrative and judicial authorities in cases of violation of intellectual property rights such as trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets; conducting determination, injunction, license cancellation, compensation and prohibition cases.

As mirze/rencber, we are aware that effective protection of intellectual property rights and their conversion into commercial value are critical to the long-term success of our clients. Therefore, we act not only with legal knowledge; but also with sector knowledge and strategic perspective, and we strongly protect creative assets and innovative ideas.