The Turkish Court of Cassation Reminds of the Significance of “Vested Rights” in Two Recent Decisions: Frigo V Frico
26.08.2024
The concept of “vested rights” is notable in the Turkish trademark law, as it serves as a strong defense against potential refusal of a later mark because of the likelihood of confusion it may create against an earlier one.
In its two recent decisions related to the court proceedings between the same parties, the Turkish Court of Cassation reminded the importance of vested rights one more time.
Before proceeding with the parties’ claims and defenses, please review the below chart referring to the parties’ trademarks.