European Patent (EP) Validation in Turkey
Your European Patent must be validated in Turkey within 3 months of EPO grant publication. eu-pa handles the full process — certified translation, TÜRKPATENT filing, and deadline management.
⚠️ Critical 3-Month Deadline
Under Turkish industrial property law (Law No. 6769), the full Turkish translation of the patent description must be filed with TÜRKPATENT within 3 months from the EPO grant publication date. A paid extension of 3 additional months is available — but missing the extended deadline renders your EP void and unenforceable in Turkey.
How EP Validation Works in Turkey
EP Grant Published by EPO
The 3-month deadline starts on this date. We monitor EPO publications for our clients.
Certified Turkish Translation
Our patent translators translate the full description, claims, and abstract into Turkish with legal precision.
Filing with TÜRKPATENT
We prepare and submit all required documents to TÜRKPATENT well before the deadline.
Validation Certificate Issued
Your EP patent is now legally enforceable in Turkey for its remaining term.
Why Translation Quality is Critical for EP Validation
The Claims section legally defines your invention's boundaries. A mistranslation can severely narrow your protection scope — or make the patent unenforceable in Turkish IP courts during litigation. eu-pa combines certified patent attorneys, subject-matter engineers, and sworn translators to ensure every word holds maximum legal weight.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Missing the 3-month deadline (or the paid extension) — patent becomes void in Turkey
- Using a general translation agency unfamiliar with patent law terminology
- Submitting incomplete descriptions or untranslated claim sections
- Failing to appoint a registered Turkish patent attorney as local representative
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