The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) will increase official fees for various Intellectual Property procedures effective 1 January 2026. The increase will apply to Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs.
The revised fees will affect multiple stages of the process, including application filing, examination, registration, recordals, and renewals.
What Does This Mean for New Filings or Existing IP Rights Holders in Türkiye?
With the implementation of the new fee structure as of 1 January 2026, any application or renewal filed on or after that date will be subject to higher official fees in accordance with the latest TÜRKPATENT regulations.
This means that:
- Applicants who are planning new filings in Türkiye may face higher costs if submissions are made in 2026.
- Trademark, Patent, or Industrial Design owners with renewal deadlines approaching 2026 should carefully plan the timing of their payments.
- For multi-class Trademark applications or multi-stage Patent procedures, the cumulative financial impact of the fee increase may be significant.
Recommended Actions
To optimize costs and ensure legal certainty, AFFA recommends that clients consider the following steps:
- Accelerate Filing Plans
If the decision to file in Türkiye has already been made, we strongly recommend initiating the process before the end of 2025 to benefit from the current fee structure. - Review Renewal Schedules
Ensure that the renewal deadlines for your IP rights in Türkiye are accurately mapped, including the applicable rules on payments made before or after 1 January 2026. - Plan Budgets in Advance
For clients with extensive IP portfolios or planned business expansion into Türkiye, early cost planning is a strategic necessity that should not be overlooked.
AFFA Intellectual Property Rights will continue to closely monitor official developments from TÜRKPATENT, including the publication of detailed 2026 fee tariffs. We will keep you informed so that you receive timely and accurate information for filing and renewal planning, official fee and professional cost estimation, and the strategic and efficient management of your IP portfolio in Türkiye.
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