What are the steps involved in processing a trademark application in Turkey after it has been submitted?

The process for handling a trademark application in Turkey includes the following steps:

1. 
   Examination – The application is reviewed for:
   
   
   
   • Meeting formal requirements
   
   
   • Correct classification of goods/services
   
   
   • Clear descriptions
   
   
   • Non-descriptiveness
   
   
   • Graphical representation capability
   
   
   • Non-deceptiveness
   
   
   • Conflicts with existing registrations
   
   
   
   


2. 
   Publication – Application details are shared publicly online and in the Trademark Bulletin, including:
   
   
   
   • Trademark
   
   
   • Applicant's name
   
   
   • Applicant's address
   
   
   • Application date
   
   
   • Application number
   
   
   • Goods and services
   
   
   • Trademark representation
   
   
   
   


3. 
   Registration – If the application is not rejected and any objections after publication are resolved, the trademark office will issue a registration certificate.