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All of the trademark applications are examined by the Turkish Patent Office. As a matter of fact there is always a possibility for the prior trademark owners to consider a published trademark similar to their own registered /applied trademarks. Besides, the proprietors of non-registered brands, who has created a brand as a trademark and furnished the trademark with a distinctive character, may claim prior use of the trademark with an opposition or a cancellation suit. File oppositions against published trademarks may serve trademark owners to prevent applications in bad faith and abuse of their own brands. With the help of oppositions trademark owners can get a solution without filing a lawsuit. Opposition period is 3 month from the date of publication. Advantages of trademark watch 1. Prevent registration of similar published trademarks which have been neglected to be refused by the Office during the opposition period. 2. Determine and watch the trademark applications in the relevant area in monthly basis. 3. Prevent registration of signs and word marks which have been created by you and is about to be registered on behalf of an irrelevant third party.
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