IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register

1Which supporting documents must be filed?

(i) by transaction (e.g. sale, merger, transfer of title)

– written request

– extract from the commercial register (for merger, transfer of title)

– deed of assignment bearing certified signatures of both the assignee and the assignor (for assignment, sale)

– proof that the fee has been paid

– power of attorney (if necessary)

R. 37, 44 IR

(ii) by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution)

– written request

– succession: certificate of hereditary succession

– proof that the fee has been paid

– power of attorney (if necessary)

R. 38 IR
R. 125, 126, 127, 128 129 IPLR

– written request

– licence agreement signed both by the proprietor and the licensee; the signatures must be certified.

– proof that the fee has been paid

– power of attorney (if necessary)

R. 35 IR
Art. 125 IPL
R. 116 IPLR

2Must a national professional representative be appointed?

Yes

Yes

3Must a form be used?

No

No

4Special fee payable?

(i) merger: TRY 2 420*

(ii) assignment: TRY 3 140*

(iii) succession: TRY 3 140*

Fees 2024

TRY 1 840*

Fees 2024

5Entries and data recorded in the register

Entry in the register has legal effect and takes effect vis-à-vis third parties.

Art. 92 DL No. 551
Art. 106 IPL
Art. 111 IPLR

6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised?

Yes

7Special features

All documents not drafted in Turkish must be accompanied by a translation.