T he age of e-commerce has not only simplified online sales and marketing but has also made it easier to access information related to registered trademarks owned by others. The internet, which offers a unique advantage in terms of brand recognition and marketing, can turn into a disadvantage when it comes to trademark counterfeiting and…

T he rapid transformation in electronic commerce has brought about practical, secure, and global solutions. Today, the largest portion of the total electronic commerce volume worldwide is made up of business-to-business (B2B) electronic commerce. This has given rise to the concept of the "New Economy," and one of the major contributions of this concept is…

A ccording to Article 35 of the Law on Lawyers, joint-stock companies with a registered capital amounting to five times or more of the minimum capital amount specified in the Turkish Commercial Code and building cooperatives with a membership of one hundred or more are obligated to employ a contractual lawyer. This provision, which is…

I t is safe to say that social media is today's most influential means of communication, thanks to its dizzying development and change. However, it is undeniable that this powerful form of communication has given rise to many rights violations due to misuse and abuse. One of the primary types of violations on social media is…

T he protection of personal data remains relevant and important, and one of the most significant obligations in this regard is the employer's obligation to protect personal data. Additionally, under Article 75 of the Labor Law, employers are obligated to keep and not disclose the information they acquire about employees. As known, one of the most…

I n the Industrial Property Law, a trademark is defined as any sign that is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises and that can be represented graphically. As this definition implies, the most crucial aspect of a trademark is its distinctiveness. According to the Industrial Property Law…

I n today's world, many startups are built on software programs, and existing businesses are also transforming through software. Therefore, the legal protection of software  programs has become increasingly important. Under the Copyright Act, computer programs can be legally protected with copyright in Turkey. The most crucial requirement for copyright protection of software programs, which are…

A s a necessity in commercial life, we often find ourselves sharing our trade secrets with individuals or companies with whom we have business relationships. However, with the widespread adoption of entrepreneurship and the startup culture, the need for confidentiality agreements has increased. Startups born with an idea that needs protection cannot grow without sharing…

E -commerce, as an immutable reality in the new world order, presents both advantages and the potential for misuse. Transparency and reliability are crucial in this type of trade, where parties engage without seeing each other or the purchased goods or services. Therefore, the obligation to provide information in e-commerce is of great importance. The information…

T he recent economic situation in Turkey, characterized by a high increase in exchange rates, has necessitated new regulations. Consequently, with an amendment to the Decision on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency dated September 12, 2018, and the publication of Notification No. 30557 on October 6, 2018, it became mandatory to specify…

A ccording to the Distance Sales Contracts Regulation in Turkish law, which came into force in 2014, sales contracts established by the seller and the consumer without the simultaneous physical presence of the parties, from the moment the contract is established, using remote communication tools such as the internet, telephone, are defined as distance sales contracts.…