1 Which supporting documents must be filed?

(i) by transaction (eg merger, transfer of title, sale)

- written request

- extract from the commercial register

- proof that the fee has been paid

- power of attorney

R. 44 IR

(ii) by operation of law (eg succession, insolvency, compulsory execution)

- written request

- succession: certificate of hereditary succession

- proof that the fee has been paid

- power of attorney

R. 38 IR

- written request

- licence agreement signed both by the proprietor and the licensee; the signatures must be certified.

- proof that the fee has been paid

- power of attorney

R. 35 IR

2 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

Yes

Yes

3 Must a form be used?

No

No

4 Special fee payable?

(i) merger: YTL 138

transfer of title: YTL 70

assignment: YTL 188

(ii) succession: YTL 188

Note: all fees are revised annually on 1 January.

Fees 2005

YTL 188

Note: all fees are revised annually on 1 January.

Fees 2005

5 Entries and data recorded in the register

Entry in the register has legal effect and takes effect vis-à-vis third parties.

Art. 92 DL No. 551

6 Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 61 EPC recognised?

Yes

7 Special features

All documents not drafted in Turkish must be accompanied by a translation.