Software-Related Patents:
Turkey
copyright 1996 Donald M. Cameron , Aird & Berlis
updated April, 1997
Contents
Statutes
Turkey adopted a new Industrial Property Legislation as of June 27, 1995 including Decree-Laws concerning patents, trade and service marks, industrial designs and geographical indications. Under the Turkey Patent Act, computer programs are subject matter excluded from patentable subject.
Regulations
There are no regulations that deal specifically with the patentability of software.
Case Law
There is no case law that deals specifically with the patentability of software.
Endnotes
Chip Protection
There is no statute for the protection of the layout designs of integrated circuits (mask works)
Acknowlegements
Thanks to Aydin Deris of Deris Patents & Trademarks Agency Ltd., Istanbul, Turkey.
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