Defend a Turkish design against opposition
Send the complete opposition, its exhibits, the official communication and your registered representations. Identify the notification dates and any material supporting your response.
How we assist
- Grounds and evidence review
- Defence strategy and document planning
- Preparation and filing of the response
- Procedural follow-up and reporting
Documents required
Send the opposition notice, application details, design images, creation and disclosure history, ownership documents and any supporting evidence.
Evidence should answer the opponent’s actual case
A response is structured around the grounds, earlier rights and visual material relied on in the opposition. We separate admissibility and entitlement issues from the substantive comparison, verify relevant dates and select evidence that supports the design owner’s position. This avoids an unfocused submission and makes the requested outcome clear to the Turkish authority.
Clear scope before instruction
We confirm the response plan, required documents and professional fees after reviewing the opposition file.
Documents and timing for a design opposition response
The response date must be checked against the actual TÜRKPATENT communication and the applicable procedure. The three-month period for filing an opposition is not the design owner’s response period. We confirm the response deadline and evidence schedule before accepting the instruction.
Official reference: Implementing Regulation — design opposition procedure
Frequently asked questions
Do you need the opponent’s exhibits as well as the opposition text?
Yes. The exhibits and the challenged design representations are needed to review the actual comparison and the arguments requiring a response.
What should we explain when sending a design opposition response enquiry?
Identify the design number, notification dates, the objections raised and the evidence available to answer them. The proposed work is defined around the issues in the opposition.