The theatrical release last November of the film Yan Yana (hereinafter “Side by Side”), officially titled The Anatomy of an Abstract Expressionist Friendship, or Side by Side, directed by Mert Baykal and co-written by Aziz Kedi, Feyyaz Yiğit, and Mert Baykal, has led to a resurgence of debates regarding the relationship between adapted works and copyright law in Türkiye. Although the film clearly states in its opening that it is an adaptation of the 2011 film Intouchables…
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Presidential Decision No. 11031 dated 12 March 2026 (“New Pricing Decision”) introduces major changes to the pricing system for human medicinal products, originally established by Decision No. 2017/9901 and updated multiple times. Its main elements are an increase in the Euro/TRY adjustment rate from 60% to 65%, higher pricing incentives for first equivalent or generic products, and the introduction of the term "value-based pricing" in Turkish legislation for the first…
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This year’s World Intellectual Property Day theme, “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!”, highlights how intellectual property rights shape not only technological innovation in sports, but also branding/fan engagement, and the growing economic value of athletes as creators and entrepreneurs. Within this evolving ecosystem, the intersection between sports and popular culture raises important legal questions regarding the protection and use of creative elements.
One of the…
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Mutlu Yıldırım Köse and İrem Girenes Yücesoy of Gün + Partners analyse the different approaches to similarity assessments conducted by the court of first instance in the proceedings and the appeal
One of the decisions recently rendered in a Turkish appeal is particularly noteworthy for its assessment of the likelihood of confusion and the unexpected outcome in its final part. in Turkey (officially Türkiye), and the mark relied upon as the basis of the action is…
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has introduced significant updates to the Guideline on the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Labelling and Consumer Information. The update provides further clarification on labelling, presentation, and advertising practices, while adopting a notably protective approach, particularly in relation to products targeting children.
Key Amendment (Restrictions on Presentation Directed at Children)
With the introduction of Article 2.28…
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The scope of the international jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) has, in recent years, become one of the most striking and controversial issues in patent litigation. Having commenced its operations in 2023, the Court was established with the objective of creating a uniform and centralized patent adjudication system across Europe. However, through its recent decisions, the UPC appears not to confine its jurisdiction to Contracting Member States alone, but rather…
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The Decision Amending the Decision on Determination of Companies Subject to Independent Auditing ("Amendment Decision") was published in the Official Gazette dated March 17, 2026.
With the Amendment Decision, which entered into force as of its publication date to be applied to accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2026, companies that are not included in the lists (I) and (II) annexed to the Decision on the Determination of Companies Subject to Independent Audit…
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The legal nature of translations represents an important issue under copyright law. Indeed, a translation is often not simply a technical transfer between languages; particularly in the context of literary works, it constitutes the product of intensive intellectual labor whereby the translator reconstructs the work by drawing on the culture of the target language, its expressive possibilities, and the translator’s own interpretation. In this respect, a translation may in…
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Presidential Decision No. 11031 dated 12 March 2026 (“New Pricing Decision”) has introduced significant changes to the pricing system for human medicinal products that was originally established by Decision No. 2017/9901 and subsequently updated several times. Increasing the adjustment rate used in Euro/TL calculations from 60% to 65%, allowing higher pricing for the first equivalent or generic products to encourage their faster entry into the market, and the inclusion for…
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In the digital ecosystem, children are no longer viewed solely as individuals in need of protection; they have also become one of the central user segments within data-driven business models. Social media platforms, gaming applications, and video-sharing websites systematically process children’s behavioral data, interaction patterns, and content consumption habits. This reality has led to a transformation in the legal approach to children’s data protection, shifting from a…
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The frequent and prolonged medical leave taken by an employee often adversely affects the normal functioning of the workplace and renders the continuation of the employment relationship challenging. Such persistent absenteeism may lead the employer to terminate the employment contract on the grounds of either just cause or a valid reason.
Pursuant to Article 18 of the Labor Act No. 4857, the employment contract of an employee benefiting from job security provisions may be…
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Legal and procedural framework
Legal framework
What legal framework applies to insurance coverage disputes, including legislation or judicial precedents?
08 December 2025Insurance coverage disputes in Türkiye are primarily governed by the Turkish Commercial Code (Law No. 6102) (TCC) (articles 1401to1520) and the Insurance Act (Law No. 5684), which regulate insurance contracts, coverage limits, exclusions, duties of disclosure and the authority of the Insurance Arbitration…
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