Trademark Registration in Turkey: The Nearest Expansion Market
Turkey has become a key investment and tourism destination for Saudis, and a market for Saudi exports in food, fashion, and cosmetics. Its trademark system is modern (2017 law) and developed, but has its specifics.
The Competent Authority
TURKPATENT (Turkish Patent and Trademark Office), headquartered in Ankara. Electronic platform in Turkish and English.
Modern, developed system, member of Madrid, Hague, and PCT.
Procedure and Timelines
Filing: through TURKPATENT electronic platform.
Substantive examination: 4–8 months.
Gazette publication: 2-month opposition.
Issuance: 2–3 months.
Total: 8–12 months.
Fees (2026)
First class: 1,310 Turkish lira (~SAR 150) — among the cheapest in the region.
Additional classes: 760 lira each.
Issuance: 1,310 lira after acceptance.
Total government fees: ~SAR 250–400 per class.
Specifics for Saudis
A local Turkish agent is required for foreigners. Their fees: SAR 2,500–5,000.
Turkish translation of an English or Arabic mark is required.
Turkey uses Nice directly, without hard subgroupings like China.
Why Turkey Now?
A 85-million market with low legal protection prices.
Gateway to European and African markets.
Strong Saudi tourism presence = opportunity for Saudi brands in the sector.
Turkey is an expanding market for Saudi brands in food, fashion, and cosmetics.
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