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    Lawyers Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Gökçe specializes in assisting intellectual property owners to establish, manage, commercialize and protect their assets in Turkey, as well as helping them to understand and deal with complex regulatory compliance challenges. She concentrates primarily on trademarks and patents, along with a range of intellectual property issues which arise within heavily regulated industries. Gökçe has notable experience providing detailed and highly tailored advice in circumstances where legal rights, regulatory obligations, and commercial practices intersect. These factors mean Gökçe must consider a client’s position from a wider point of view.

    She manages intellectual property portfolios for high-profile brands and corporations, including all aspects of local prosecution, strategy, litigation, enforcement and licensing. She also has notable experience supporting clients involved in cross-border legal processes, such as international patent applications or licensing arrangements.

    Gökçe’s expertise focuses particularly on the detailed regulatory rules and processes which apply to the pharmaceutical, medical device, life science, biotechnology, alcohol and tobacco sectors. These projects include developing and executing market entry strategies for new products, as well as navigating licensing or marketing authorisation processes.


    Practice Areas & Work Department

    IP Litigation

    Patents and Utility Models

    Trademarks

    IP Portfolio Management

    Anti-Counterfeiting

    Unfair Trade Practices

    Life Science


    Languages

    Turkish

    English


    Memberships

    International Trademark Association (INTA)

    Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group (PTMG)

    International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)

    Licensing Executives Society International (LESI)

    Regulation on Inspection of Health Claim Has Been Published

    The Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency has issued the Regulation on Inspection of Health Claim, effective from June 13, 2023. This regulation replaces the Regulation on Health Claims of Products Offered for Sale with Health Claims from 2013 and excludes foods for special medical purposes. Health claims can only be used for food and food supplements, not implying health benefits. Visuals suggesting health claims are prohibited. The product owner and promoter share responsibility for accurate claims and compliance. The Agency can inspect and take actions for violations, including stopping promotions and destroying products.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti’nde Marka Tescil Süreçleri ve Gereklilikleri

    Marka tescili, KKTC ve Türkiye için farklıdır. Türkiye'de tescilli markalar KKTC'de koruma sağlamaz. KKTC'de yalnızca ticari markaların tescili mümkündür ve elektronik sistem yoktur. Her işlem için Mukayyitliğe fiziksel ziyaret gerekir. Uzun onay süreleri işlemleri aylar hatta yıllar sürebilir. Tek bir uzmanın iş yükü artan marka başvurularında gecikmelere yol açabilir. Ancak marka sahipleri, markalarını korumak için KKTC'deki süreçlere önem verir. Yoğunluğa rağmen, fikri mülkiyet adımlarında kolaylaştırıcı değişikliklerin yapılması beklenir.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Trademark Registration Procedures and Requirements in The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

    In the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), trademark registrations are not automatically protected if registered in Turkey. The TRNC has its own separate trademark law (Trade Marks Act No. 28/1995), and trademarks are classified into 34 groups. Unlike Turkey, the TRNC lacks an electronic system for trademark transactions, requiring physical visits to the Registrar. There is only one examiner handling applications, leading to potential delays and disruptions. Despite challenges, trademark applicants seek timely legal actions to protect their trademarks. TRNC authorities are urged to consider amendments to improve intellectual property procedures.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Sağlık Bakanlığı Türkiye İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu Tarafından Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünlere Dair Ruhsat Yenileme Kılavuzu’na İlişkin Yapılan Değişiklikler Sağlık Bakanlığı Resmi İnternet Sitesinde Yayınlandı

    Türkiye İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu tarafından Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünler Ruhsatlandırma Yönetmeliği’nin 21. maddesi kapsamında hazırlanan Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünlere Dair Ruhsat Yenileme Kılavuzu’na ilişkin güncellemeler yayınlanmıştır. Güncellemeler ile genel olarak başvurularda dikkat edilmesi gereken hususlar ve başvuruların değerlendirilme süreçleri düzenlenmiştir.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Amendments Regarding the Guide on License Renewal for Human Medicinal Products, Made by the Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency Were Published on the Official Website of the Ministry of Health

    The Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency published amendments to the Guide on License Renewal for Human Medicinal Products. The amendments regulate application requirements and evaluation processes. Prior to license renewal applications, approvals for the Summary of Product Characteristic (SPC)/Package Leaflet (PIL) and quality assessment should be obtained. Additionally, the Pharmacovigilance Risk Management Unit must assess the Periodic Benefit Risk Evaluation Report (PBRER) after SPC/PIL approval. Jointly marketed products' renewal applications must be submitted nine months before the five-year expiry, and no separate quality information summary is needed for approved main product renewals.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Guideline on Procurement of Medicines from Abroad has been Updated

    The Regulation on Procurement of Medicines from Abroad, prepared by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, came into effect on 3 February 2023. The Guideline on Procurement of Medicines from Abroad, updated in line with the Regulation, provides detailed explanations on various topics such as application criteria, conformity of medicinal products, evaluation processes, foreign drug supply sources, representative obligations, QR code implementation, and drug lists. Foreign drug supply sources can be authorized by license holders, and import permits obtained before 20 April 2023 remain valid for 6 months.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Türkiye İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu tarafından Çeşitleme Başvuruları ile Varyasyon Başvurularının Sınıflandırılmasına Dair Kılavuz Güncellendi

    Türkiye İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu, Çeşitleme Başvuruları ile Varyasyon Başvurularının Sınıflandırılmasına Dair Kılavuz’u (“Kılavuz”) 14 Nisan 2022 tarihinde yürürlüğe girmiştir. Güncelleme kapsamında çeşitleme başvurusu ile eski ruhsatın iptal talebinde bulunan firmalar için ruhsat süreçlerinde ve ruhsat aldıktan sonraki işleyiş düzenlenmiştir.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Patents 2023 - 2

    In Turkey, the Industrial Property Law governs the scope and ownership of patents. It allows for the protection of various inventions, excluding certain non-inventions like scientific discoveries and computer programs. Patent ownership is determined based on the inventor, whether an employee, contractor, or joint venture. Patents can be challenged for invalidity based on grounds such as lack of patentability or exceeding the scope of protection. Monetary remedies are available for patent infringement, and injunctions can be obtained. The patent office provides procedures for prosecution, opposition, and amendment. Recent developments involve discussions on implementing provisions aligned with the European Patent Convention and clarifying practices related to service inventions and preliminary injunctions.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Patents 2023 - 1

    Patent rights can be enforced through infringement actions before specialized intellectual property courts, primarily located in larger cities in Turkey. Infringement proceedings often begin with a preliminary injunction claim and involve the collection of evidence as per Civil Procedural Law No. 6100. Compensation, destruction of infringing products, confiscation of manufacturing tools, and publication of the judgment can be requested in an infringement action. The patent infringement trial follows a structured format, including complaint submission, preliminary injunction evaluation, exchange of petitions, preliminary examination, investigation, and judgment phases.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency updated the Guidelines for the Classification of Diversification Applications and Variation Applications

    The Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (TITCK) has updated its Guidelines for the Classification of Diversification Applications and Variation Applications to help classify applications by comparing diversification applications with variation applications. The update added new processes for companies that request the cancellation of an old marketing authorization with a diversification application, which includes obtaining CTD Preliminary Examination approval. After the old marketing authorization is canceled and the new one is issued, products with barcodes belonging to the old marketing authorization can be produced and marketed with the same barcode for six months. The updated guideline also changed the classification of applications for changes in packaging volume under "Solution for injection."
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünlere Dair Ruhsat Yenileme Kılavuzu Yenilendi

    Sağlık Bakanlığı Türkiye İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu tarafından Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünler Ruhsatlandırma Yönetmeliği’nin 21. maddesi kapsamında hazırlanan Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünlere Dair Ruhsat Yenileme Kılavuzu’na ilişkin değişiklik 03/02/2023 tarihi itibariyle yürürlüğe girmiştir.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.

    The Guidance on License Renewal for Human Medicinal Products has been Renewed

    The amendment regarding the Guide on License Renewal for Human Medicinal Products, prepared by the Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency within the scope of Article 21 of the Regulation on Licensing of the Human Medicinal Products entered into force as of 03/02/2023.
    Gökçe İzgi, LL.M.