Patents Laws in Northern Cyprus
Certainly! Here's an overview of patent laws in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC):
🇹🇷🇨🇾 Patent Laws in Northern Cyprus
1. Legal Framework
Governing Legislation: Patent protection in Northern Cyprus is primarily governed by the Patents Act No. 25/1995
International Recognition: The TRNC is not a member of international treaties such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) or the European Patent Convention (EPC). Therefore, patents granted in other jurisdictions do not automatically extend to the TRNC.
2. Patent Protection
Eligibility: Inventions that are new, involve an inventive step, and are industrially applicable are eligible for patent protection in Northern Cyprus.
Registration: A patent granted in the United Kingdom can be registered in the TRNC within three years of the UK grant date. This process involves submitting the UK patent registration certificate and associated documents to the TRNC Patent Office
Duration: The maximum term of a patent in Northern Cyprus is 20 years from the filing date, subject to payment of annuity fees starting from the fourth year
Filing Requirements: Applicants must submit:
Patent Registration Certificate from the UK Patent Office (notarized and legalized).
Patent Text: Specification, claims, abstract, and drawings (if any), approved and stamped by the UK Patent Office.
Power of Attorney: Notarized and legalized or apostilled up to the Turkish Consulate.
Notification Address: A local address in Northern Cyprus for correspondence.
Examination: The TRNC Patent Office conducts a formal examination to ensure compliance with procedural requirements.
Grant: If the application meets all requirements, the patent is granted and published in the official patent register.
4. Enforcement and Infringement
Legal Action: Patent holders can initiate legal proceedings against infringers in the TRNC courts.
Remedies: Available remedies include injunctions to stop the infringing activity, damages to compensate for losses suffered, and seizure and destruction of infringing goods.
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