What is the protection term of a utility model in Turkey (Türkiye)?
In Turkey, utility models are protected for 10 years. This period begins on the date of application. However, for the protection to continue throughout 10 years, a renewal fee (i.e., annuity, annual fee, maintenance fee) must be paid annually to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. The annuities need to be paid not only for registered utility models but also for pending applications.
When is the due date for utility model annuities in Turkey?
In Turkey, annuities for a utility model (or a utility model application) are paid in advance for the third year and each subsequent year. The due date of the annuity for the third year is the second anniversary (corresponding month and day) of the application date. The due dates of the subsequent years are also based on the anniversary of the utility model application. As the annuities are updated each year, these fees should be paid after the updated fees of the relevant year are published in the fee tariff in the Official Gazette.
Is there a grace period for the payment of utility model annuities in Turkey?
Yes. Within an additional period of 6 months after the due date of an annuity, it is possible to pay the relevant annuity by paying a higher fee to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.
What is your quote for the payment of utility model annuities in Turkey?
With the application number of your utility model, our software (integrated into our form) will automatically identify your utility model, and accordingly calculate and share our fee quote by taking into consideration the year of an annuity, its due date, and the date of the payment request.
However, our fee schedules for the payment of utility model annuities in Turkey are also provided below for your review. Please note that our fee schedules listed below are all-inclusive (i.e., including, official fees, service fees, bank transaction fees, and taxes). There will be no further charges or hidden costs apart from the quotes listed below.
Renewal fee (utility model annuity) to be paid within the due date:
Year of Annuity | Total Fee |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 3rd year (before the due date – anniversary): | USD 95 (including the official fee of TRY 1187, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 4th year (before the due date – anniversary): | USD 100 (including the official fee of TRY 1319, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 5th year (before the due date – anniversary): | USD 110 (including the official fee of TRY 1675, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 6th year (before the due date – anniversary): | USD 125 (including the official fee of TRY 2021, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 7th year (before the due date – anniversary): | USD 140 (including the official fee of TRY 2214, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 8th year (before the due date – anniversary): | USD 150 (including the official fee of TRY 2377, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 9th year (before the due date – anniversary): | USD 160 (including the official fee of TRY 2570, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 10th year (before the due date – anniversary): | USD 165 (including the official fee of TRY 2784, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (utility model annuity) to be paid within 6 months after the due date:
Year of Annuity | Year of Annuity |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 3rd year (within 6 months after the due date) | USD 105 (including the official fee of TRY 1241, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 4th year (within 6 months after the due date): | USD 110 (including the official fee of TRY 1406, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 5th year (within 6 months after the due date): | USD 130 (including the official fee of TRY 1851, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 6th year (within 6 months after the due date): | USD 145 (including the official fee of TRY 2283, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 7th year (within 6 months after the due date): | USD 160 (including the official fee of TRY 2525, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 8th year (within 6 months after the due date): | USD 170 (including the official fee of TRY 2728, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 9th year (within 6 months after the due date): | USD 180 (including the official fee of TRY 2970, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
Renewal fee (annuity) for the 10th year (within 6 months after the due date): | USD 195 (including the official fee of TRY 3237, legal service fees, bank expenses, and taxes) |
If I accept your quote, how can I pay the total fee?
As with all e-commerce websites, you can pay the total fee through our website online. You will be directed to a secure payment page at the last step of our instruction forms. You will be able to pay the total fee easily and securely using your debit or credit cards bearing a MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, and/or VisaElectron logo (JCB / Discover / Diners / Unionpay / China T-Union / Rupay / Instapayment / Dankort / MIR / Utap cards are also accepted).
What information do you need for the payment of utility model annuities?
We collect all information necessary for a utility model annuity payment through the form you file on IPriver, i.e., contact details, application number, and invoice details. We will receive your instructions following payment of our quote using your debit or credit card online at the last step of our form.
Do you need a power of attorney?
No. We do not need a power of attorney for the payment of utility model annuities.
When will you pay the annuity of my utility model to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office?
Upon your instruction through IPriver, we will pay the relevant annuity to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office within one business day and provide you with the official document (in pdf format received from the Office) evidencing the payment within the same day.
Do I need to be represented by a Turkish patent attorney for utility model renewals in Turkey?
Yes. Utility model owners (natural or legal persons) who reside outside of Turkey must be represented by a Turkish patent attorney before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, for all utility model-related filings including the payment of utility model annuities.
Will my renewal instructions be filed by a registered patent attorney?
Yes. All your instructions will be filed with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office by a registered patent and trademark attorney, i.e., Mr. Dogukan Berk Aksoy from Aksoy IP, a full-service IP agency and law firm based in Ankara, Turkey.
Further queries:
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@ip-river.com.
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