TÜRKPATENT

What TÜRKPATENT does

TÜRKPATENT (Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu — Turkish Patent and Trademark Office) is Turkey's statutory national intellectual property registry, established in 1994 as a government institution under the Ministry of Industry and Technology. The office provides end-to-end registration and management services for patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, geographic indications, and integrated circuit topographies, and holds WIPO designation as an International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority for PCT applications through 2037. Its portfolio exceeds 2 million industrial property rights, and in 2025 it processed 220,757 applications and 160,782 registrations, placing Turkey 10th globally in domestic patent filings, 6th in trademarks, and 3rd in designs.

The technology stack is centered on EPATS (Elektronik Başvuru Sistemi), an electronic filing portal integrated with Turkey's e-Devlet national identity platform, complemented by the Geographical Indications Portal (ci.turkpatent.gov.tr), the Elektronik Tebligat Sistemi (ETEBS) for official notifications, and an electronic document verification service. These systems connect internationally with WIPO (PCT, Madrid, Hague), EPO Espacenet, USPTO patent search, and EUIPO TMCLASS, and feed the institution's Official IP Statistics Portal. Distribution is hybrid: 315 Industrial Property Consultation Units operate across universities, technology development zones, chambers of commerce, provincial industry directorates, and development agencies, supported by a registered agent network of 1,396 patent and trademark attorneys.

Revenue is generated through statutorily published official fees for filing, examination, registration, renewal, and opposition across all IP categories, collected via Ziraat Bank and credit cards. TÜRKPATENT also runs demand-generation programs including the annual ISIF International Inventions Fair (co-located with TEKNOFEST), the Patentle Türkiye competition for university students, and the Clock Design Competition. Customer segments span individual inventors, SMEs, large enterprises (including defense players such as ASELSAN and HAVELSAN), R&D centers, universities, tech parks, and agricultural cooperatives filing geographic indications. The office additionally delivers the Master's Program in Intellectual Property Law jointly with WIPO and Ankara University.

Name

TÜRKPATENT

Legal name

Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu

Website

https://turkpatent.gov.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TÜRKPATENT is Turkey's official intellectual property office under the Ministry of Industry and Technology, registering patents, trademarks, designs, utility models, geographic indications, and integrated circuit topographies. It serves inventors, businesses, universities, and R&D centers through EPATS electronic filing, 315 nationwide consultation units, and WIPO international systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Registration Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) (533)

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Due Diligence & Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis (BPAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interagency/International Information Exchange & Cooperation (BPAIADAN)

Keywords

• Patent registration services
• Trademark registration
• Industrial design protection
• Geographic indication registration
• Intellectual property office

Headquarters

HQ city

Yenimahalle

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Official Fees for IP Registrations: TÜRKPATENT generates revenue through official fees charged for filing, examination, registration, and renewal of patents, trademarks, designs, utility models, geographic indications, and integrated circuit topographies. Fee schedules are published annually in the Official Gazette. The institution operates as a government agency under the Ministry of Industry and Technology, with fees collected via Ziraat Bank and credit cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TÜRKPATENT is Turkey's official intellectual property office providing registration, examination, and management services for industrial property rights including patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, and integrated circuit topographies. Services are delivered through the EPATS electronic filing platform integrated with e-Devlet, supported by a nationwide network of 315 consultation units and the institution's role as a WIPO-designated International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority.

Product overview

TÜRKPATENT (Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu – Turkish Patent and Trademark Institute) operates as Turkey's official government authority for intellectual property (IP) rights, functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Technology. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of IP registration, management, and advisory services organized around its core products: EPATS (electronic filing platform), Patent and Utility Model services, Trademark Registration, Industrial Design Protection, Geographical Indications and Traditional Product Names, Integrated Circuit Topography Protection, and Re-Examination and Evaluation. These core products are supported by a digital ecosystem comprising the EPATS electronic application portal (integrated with Turkey's E-Devlet system), the Coğrafi İşaretler Portalı for geographical indications, the Official IP Statistics Portal, and the Electronic Document Verification service. TÜRKPATENT further extends its reach through 315 Industrial Property Consultation Units embedded in universities, technology parks, and chambers nationwide, the TÜRKPATENT Academy for training, the ISIF International Inventions Fair and Patentle Türkiye competition for innovation promotion, and international filing services via WIPO systems (PCT, Madrid, Hague) and the European Patent route. The organization's 1,396 registered patent and trademark agents provide professional representation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patent and Utility Model Registration Official registration, examination, search, and management services for patents and utility models, including PCT national phase entry, Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) procedures with Japan (JPO), Spain (SPTO), and other offices, and annual fee management. For inventors, R&D centers, universities, and patent attorneys.
• Trademark Registration and Management Official registration services for word marks, figurative marks, collective marks, certification marks, well-known marks, and non-traditional marks including sound, three-dimensional, color, and motion marks. Includes initial filing, renewal, assignment, licensing, opposition, and Nice Classification management. For businesses and brand owners.
• Industrial Design Registration Industrial design registration and protection services under the Industrial Designs Law. Covers both registered designs (5-year terms extendable up to 25 years) and unregistered design protection (3-year term). Supports multi-design applications and Hague System international filings. For product designers and manufacturers.
• Geographical Indications and Traditional Product Names Registration and management of geographical indications (origin names and appellations of origin) and traditional product names. Includes EU bilateral agreement filings, the dedicated CI Portal for registry management, and surveillance/control report services. For producers, agricultural cooperatives, and regional organizations.
• Integrated Circuit Topography Protection Registration and protection of integrated circuit topographies (semiconductor chip layouts). Governed by Law No. 5147, offering 10 years of protection from first commercial exploitation or filing date, with a maximum of 15 years from design date. For semiconductor designers and manufacturers.
• EPATS - Electronic Application System TÜRKPATENT's primary electronic filing portal enabling online submission of patent, utility model, trademark, industrial design, and other IP applications. Accessed via e-Devlet authentication and supports the full lifecycle of IP rights from application through renewal. Available to all applicants including individuals, businesses, and patent attorneys.
• International Filing Services (PCT, Madrid, Hague, EPO) TÜRKPATENT acts as the receiving office for international PCT patent applications, transmits Madrid System international trademark applications to WIPO, and handles national processing for European patents. Also facilitates Hague System international design filings. For applicants seeking international IP protection.
• Re-Examination and Evaluation Administrative review mechanism for appealing final decisions on patents, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and integrated circuit topographies. The Re-Examination and Evaluation Board issues final decisions not subject to further internal appeal, with judicial review available at Ankara IP Courts. For applicants and IP rights holders.
• Industrial Property Consultation Units Network A nationwide network of 315 consultation units embedded in technology development zones, provincial industry directorates, chambers of commerce and industry, universities, development agencies, and OSBs, providing guidance and advisory services on industrial property rights across Turkey. For all IP applicants and stakeholders.
• TÜRKPATENT Academy TÜRKPATENT's training and education arm, offering courses, workshops, and programs on intellectual property for applicants, students, practitioners, and the general public. Supports the institutional mandate to foster IP awareness and academic collaboration.
• Geographical Indications Portal (CI Portal) Dedicated web portal for managing and searching Turkey's geographical indications and traditional product names registry. Provides public access to registration data, statistics, and EU application workflows. For GI producers, researchers, and the public.
• Patent and Trademark Agent Services Registry and management of authorized patent and trademark agents (approximately 1,396 registered agents). Provides agent search, disciplinary records, licensing exams, and registration management. Supports the formal representation requirement for foreign applicants before TÜRKPATENT.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turkey ranks 10th globally for domestic patent applications
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Uluslararası Olimpiyat Komitesi (IOC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026Meeting held during WIPO 68th General Assembly between TÜRKPATENT President and IOC Intellectual Property Unit to discuss cooperation opportunities in sports-related intellectual property matters.
• HAVELSANminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Collaboration on Patent Award Ceremony held during World Intellectual Property Day. HAVELSAN and ASELSAN employees received awards for patent and utility model applications filed in 2025. The event highlighted defense industry innovations contributing to Turkey's technological independence.
• ASELSANminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Collaboration on Patent Award Ceremony held during World Intellectual Property Day. ASELSAN and HAVELSAN employees received awards for patent and utility model applications filed in 2025. The event highlighted defense industry innovations contributing to Turkey's technological independence.
• Özbekistan Adalet Bakanlığı Fikri Mülkiyet Departmanı (Uzbekistan Ministry of Justice IP Department)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Work visit by Uzbekistan IP delegation to TÜRKPATENT. Three-day program covered patent processes, digital transformation, AI applications, geographic indication systems, and IP commercialization. Represents expanding international cooperation in the Central Asia region.
• Entertech İstanbul TeknokentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Collaboration on World Intellectual Property Day event. Partnership also includes signing of TÜBİTAK BİGGİST Consortium agreement with TÜRKSMD, Teknopolis TTO, and Biruni Teknopark to support startups in developing robust IP strategies alongside technology development.
• Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı (Ministry of Industry and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Joint implementation of the Geographic Indications Branding and Commercialization Strategies Development Project in cooperation with WIPO. The project aims to enhance the market value of Turkish geographic indication products including Edremit Olive Oil and Aydın Memecik Olive Oil through training, capacity building, and international promotion.
• KKTC Resmi Kabz Memurluğu ve Mukayyitlik Dairesi (KKTC Official Receiver and Registrar Office)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Work visit by KKTC official delegation responsible for industrial property registration in Northern Cyprus. Discussions focused on TÜRKPATENT's digital transformation vision and exploring ways to enhance cooperation between the two institutions.
• WIPO - Dünya Fikri Mülkiyet Örgütü (World Intellectual Property Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKPATENT operates as WIPO's designated International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) for PCT patent applications until 2037. TÜRKPATENT participates in WIPO General Assemblies, coordinates international IP filing systems including PCT, Madrid, and Hague systems, and collaborates on capacity building and training programs.
• T.C. Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı (Ministry of Industry and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKPATENT operates as a subsidiary organization under the Ministry of Industry and Technology. The Ministry provides strategic direction, policy oversight, and budgetary support for the institution's operations and initiatives including the National Technology Move (Milli Teknoloji Hamlesi) alignment.
• Ankara Üniversitesi (Ankara University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative delivery of the Master's Program in Intellectual Property Law, now in its 10th academic year. The program is jointly conducted with WIPO and supported by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, aiming to develop IP expertise and academic research in Turkey.
• TÜRKPATENT Akademi (TÜRKPATENT Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜRKPATENT Academy serves as the training and education arm of the institution, providing professional development programs on intellectual property rights, filing procedures, and commercialization strategies for various stakeholder groups.
• Antalya Ticaret Borsası (Antalya Commodity Exchange)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the YÖREX Regional Products Fair, promoting Turkish geographic indication products. TÜRKPATENT participates in the annual fair which showcases regional Turkish products and supports the commercialization of geographic indications.
• Yurtdışı Türkler ve Akraba Topluluklar Başkanlığı (Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for the Master's Program in Intellectual Property Law conducted jointly by TÜRKPATENT, WIPO, and Ankara University.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office): EUIPO is the EU agency responsible for EU trademark and design registration. It is a structural peer of TÜRKPATENT's trademark and design functions and a key counterpart in geographic indication registration processes for Turkish products.
• INPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle, France): INPI is France's national IP office and a European peer of TÜRKPATENT, with comparable functions across patent, trademark, and design registration plus geographic indication management.
• KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office): KIPO is a major Asian IP office comparable in mission, scale, and ISA/IPEA status to TÜRKPATENT. Both agencies compete for PCT international search volume in their respective regions.
• European Patent Office (EPO): The EPO is the regional patent granting authority for Europe and a major international search and examination authority under the PCT. It is directly comparable to TÜRKPATENT's ISA/IPEA function and is integrated with TÜRKPATENT through Espacenet and EPC processing.
• CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration): CNIPA is the world's largest national IP office and a fellow ISA/IPEA authority under WIPO. Comparable to TÜRKPATENT in statutory mandate and international PCT role, though operating at vastly greater scale.
• USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office): The USPTO is the U.S. national IP office and the global benchmark for patent and trademark examination. It is the most directly comparable government IP authority to TÜRKPATENT in terms of core mandate, though it operates at materially larger scale and serves a much larger applicant base.
• DPMA (German Patent and Trade Mark Office): DPMA is Germany's national IP office and one of Europe's largest national IP authorities, directly comparable to TÜRKPATENT in mandate and PCT participation, though operating in a larger filing market.
• JPO (Japan Patent Office): JPO is one of the world's leading IP offices and a major ISA/IPEA authority. TÜRKPATENT has a Patent Prosecution Highway agreement with JPO, making it a direct operational peer in examination workflows.

Others

• WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization): WIPO is the parent international body that designates TÜRKPATENT as an ISA/IPEA authority and operates the Madrid, Hague, and PCT systems that TÜRKPATENT integrates with. It is the umbrella governing institution rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• ROSPATENT (Federal Service for Intellectual Property, Russia): ROSPATENT is Russia's national IP office and a regional peer of TÜRKPATENT, both serving as government IP authorities in their respective jurisdictions with comparable mandates for patents, trademarks, and designs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/turkpatent
• Facebookfacebook.com/TURKPATENT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turkpatent

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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