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Amendment to the Price Labelling Regulation: Digitalization of Tariff and Price Lists
The Regulation Amending the Price Labelling Regulation (" Regulation ") was published in the Official Gazette dated October 11, 2025, and the amendments aim to facilitate consumer access to prices and ensure price visibility and transparency in pricing. Along with the Regulation, the following changes have been made in relation to the goods not subject to labeling requirements, tariff and price lists, their form and scope, and articles related to discounted sales: - Estab
celyildirim
Oct 212 min read


Advertisement Board Targets “Mystery Box” Sales: What It Means for Virtual Loot Boxes?
The Advertisement Board has issued its first-ever decision in Turkey concerning mystery boxes. Under its decision numbered 2025/2674, the Board addressed deceptive marketing practices by sellers promoting boxes with undisclosed content through Instagram and linked websites. These promotions often promised high-value electronics and used countdown timers to pressure consumers into quick purchases. The Board ruled that such activities constitute unfair commercial practices and
celyildirim
Oct 132 min read


Amendment to the Distance Contracts Regulation: Consumers Will No Longer Bear Return Costs
The Regulation Amending the Distance Contracts Regulation was published in the Official Gazette dated 24 May 2025 and will enter into...
celyildirim
May 291 min read


Key Issues to be Considered in Standard Contracts
On February 5, 2025, the Turkish Data Protection Authority (“ Authority ”) issued the Public Announcement on Matters to be Considered in...
hsahranc
Feb 183 min read


Turkish Data Protection Authority: If You Mediate, You Must Communicate
On January 13, 2025, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority published a public announcement on the “Obligation to Inform Data...
bcirkinceli
Feb 72 min read


Implications of Artificial Intelligence Generated Output on Existing Copyright Regulations in Turkey
Artificial intelligence (" AI ") technologies, especially those that generate creative outputs, have been posing questions all around the...
hsahranc
Feb 44 min read


Turkey: Looking Back at the Legal Developments in 2024
2024 has been a year of notable legal developments, and as we reflect on the changes, we’ve highlighted the key updates in the fields of...
Sumeyye Ucar
Jan 93 min read


A Closer Look at Agency Contracts Under Turkish Competition Rules
Under the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102, an agent is defined as “the person who intermediates or directly concludes contracts...
Sumeyye Ucar
Jan 83 min read


Major Update to Turkish (Nice) Classifications After Eight Years
Today, the Communiqué on the Classification of Goods and Services for Trademark Applications, published in the Official Gazette and...
Sumeyye Ucar
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Can Reputation be Compensated under Turkish Trademark Law?
Trademarks are considered to be among the most valuable assets for a business. However, trademark reputation is often harmed by...
Sumeyye Ucar
Dec 12, 20244 min read


Exploring the Liability Maze: Generative AI and the Challenges of Content Moderation
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, especially generative tools like ChatGPT, have revolutionized content creation. But with great...
Sumeyye Ucar
Dec 10, 20244 min read


Responsible Advertising: Legal Protections for Children in Turkey
The primary legal framework governing advertisements in Turkey is comprised of two key pieces of legislation: (i) the Consumer...
Sumeyye Ucar
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Specialized Product Safety Rules for E-Commerce
The Regulation on Market Surveillance and Inspection of Products Made Available to the Market Through the Means of Electronic...
Sumeyye Ucar
Nov 12, 20248 min read


Novel Amendments on Consumer Protection and E-Commerce Legislations
On October 30, 2024, the Law Amending the Consumer Protection Law and Other Laws (“ Amending Law ”) was published on the Official...
Sumeyye Ucar
Nov 1, 20245 min read


Introduction of Rules on Crypto Assets and Crypto Trading Platforms
Introducing comprehensive rules on crypto assets and crypto trading platforms, the Law Amending the Capital Markets Law No. 6362...
gtugrul
Jul 2, 20245 min read


Removal of and Blocking Access to Online Contents: Constitutional Court Annuls Internet Law Provisions
The Constitutional Court’s decision with no. 2023/172 (“Decision”) was published on the Official Gazette on January 10, 2024. The...
gtugrul
Jan 17, 20247 min read
Turkish Patent and Trademark Office | What has changed for the revocation of registered trademarks?
As of today, the revocation procedure for registered trademarks in Turkey has changed and the authority to revoke registered trademarks...
Sumeyye Ucar
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Turkish Data Protection Board Decision: Mandatory Checkboxes for Cross-Border Data Transfers
In its decision dated June 15, 2023 w. no 2023/1041, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Board (“Board”) evaluated a complaint against a...
gtugrul
Jan 4, 20243 min read


Data Breach Notification Process: A Short Comparison Between EU and Turkish Law
The General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (“GDPR”) and Law No. 6698 on Protection of Personal Data (“DPL”) of...
gtugrul
Nov 23, 20234 min read


Turkish Data Protection Authority’s Recommendations on Sending Verification Codes in Stores
Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (“Authority”) published an announcement on November 13, 2023, regarding personal data...
gtugrul
Nov 14, 20233 min read
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