Utility Model Registration in Turkey
A Turkish utility model (faydalı model) offers fast, cost-effective IP protection for technical inventions without substantive examination. Registration is granted within 2–3 months, providing 10 years of protection. eu-pa handles the entire process with TÜRKPATENT.
Key Advantage: Unlike patents, Turkish utility models are registered without substantive examination — making them faster and cheaper to obtain. They are ideal for products with a shorter commercial lifecycle or where quick market protection is needed.
Utility Model vs. Patent in Turkey
| Utility Model | Patent | |
|---|---|---|
| Protection Period | 10 years (non-renewable) | 20 years (renewable annually) |
| Examination | No substantive examination | Full substantive examination |
| Registration Time | 2–3 months | 3–5 years |
| Official Fees | Lower | Higher |
| Scope | Products only (no processes) | Products & processes |
| Novelty Requirement | Absolute novelty required | Absolute novelty required |
Utility Model Registration Process in Turkey
Novelty Search (Recommended)
We conduct a prior art search to assess registrability and reduce risk of later invalidity.
Application Preparation
Our patent attorneys prepare the description, claims, drawings, and abstract in Turkish.
TÜRKPATENT Filing
The application is filed electronically with TÜRKPATENT, paying official fees.
Formal Examination
TÜRKPATENT checks the application for formal completeness — no substantive examination.
Registration & Certificate
The utility model is registered and the certificate is issued within 2–3 months.
When to Choose a Utility Model
- Products with a commercial lifecycle of under 10 years
- SMEs and startups needing fast, affordable protection
- Interim protection while a parallel patent application is examined
- Innovations in mechanical or product design fields
- Applicants with limited budget for patent prosecution
- Foreign applicants needing quick Turkish market entry protection
Register Your Utility Model in Turkey
eu-pa · Ankara · +90 505 401 38 95 · info@eu-pa.com
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