Twelve bad-faith filings, all refused
Mantix flagged twelve applications filed in bad faith against a well-known brand. We opposed every one, and all twelve were refused.
Service
Oppositions & Disputes
Our strongest area. More than 500 oppositions handled, from straightforward conflicts to bad-faith filings of well-known brands.
The path of a conflict
We take a case as far as it needs to go.
STAGE 1 · TÜRKPATENT
Opposition
Within two months of publication in the bulletin.
STAGE 2 · TÜRKPATENT
Re-examination Board
Appeal against the first decision, for either side.
STAGE 3 · COURT
Action against the decision
Before the IP courts, with our legal partner.
AFTER REGISTRATION
Invalidation · Non-use
When a conflicting mark is already registered.
What we do
Oppositions
Against conflicting and bad-faith applications, including well-known mark grounds. Plus third-party observations and counter-statements when your own filing is opposed.
Appeals
Appeals to the Re-examination Board, and actions against decisions of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.
Invalidation & non-use cancellation
Removing registered marks that should not stand: invalidation before the courts, non-use cancellation before TÜRKPATENT.
Infringement & unfair competition
Cease-and-desist letters first; court actions with our legal partner where needed. Coordination of actions outside Türkiye.
Recent outcomes
Identical copy of a US software brand stopped
The company had no registration in Türkiye when an identical mark was filed. We caught it within the opposition period; the opposition was upheld.
Upheld without a Turkish registration or use
The brand owner had neither a registration nor any use in Türkiye. Our opposition against an identical application was still upheld.
Questions
Before you oppose.
How long do I have to oppose?
Two months from publication in the Official Trademark Bulletin. The period cannot be extended.
Someone has filed my brand. What can I do?
In the opposition period, oppose it, including on the ground of bad faith. Once registered, an invalidation action may be possible. Evidence of your earlier use is decisive.
Can an unused mark be removed?
Yes, after five consecutive years without genuine use. Since January 2024 these requests are decided by TÜRKPATENT rather than the courts.
Spotted a conflicting filing?
Send us the application number. We will tell you your chances and the deadline.