PCT National Phase Entry in Turkey
Turkey is a member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Foreign applicants can enter the Turkish national phase within 30 months from the earliest priority date. eu-pa handles translation, filing, and full TÜRKPATENT prosecution.
30-Month National Phase Deadline: PCT national phase entry in Turkey must be completed within 30 months from the earliest priority date (or filing date, if no priority is claimed). Missing this deadline permanently bars protection in Turkey.
PCT National Phase Process in Turkey
International PCT Application Filed
You file a single international application at a receiving office (EPO, USPTO, WIPO, etc.).
30-Month Deadline Approaches
Before the 30-month deadline, you decide which countries to enter — including Turkey (TR).
National Phase Entry in Turkey
We file the national phase application with TÜRKPATENT, pay official fees, and submit the Turkish translation.
Substantive Examination
TÜRKPATENT examines the application for novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.
Patent Grant in Turkey
Upon approval, a Turkish patent is granted with 20 years protection from the international filing date.
Required Documents for PCT National Phase in Turkey
- Certified Turkish translation of the PCT description, claims, and abstract
- National phase entry request form
- Payment of TÜRKPATENT official fees
- Power of attorney (for local representative)
- Priority document (if claiming priority)
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