The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) has officially announced the new official fee schedule for intellectual property rights, which took effect from January 1, 2026. The updated fees apply to various IP procedures, including patents, utility models, trademarks, designs, and geographical indications, providing clear cost guidance for applicants. Below are the key fees and important policy highlights.
Official IP Fee Schedule for 2026 (Currency: Turkish Lira - TL)
1. Patents
Fee Item | Amount (TL) |
Patent application fee | 81.42 |
Priority claim fee (per claim) | 398.08 |
Patent certificate issuance fee | 969.33 |
Assignment recordal and publication fee | 2,402.67 |
License recordal and publication fee | 104.75 |
4th year annual fee | 1,369.33 |
10th year annual fee | 6,136.00 |
20th year annual fee | 20,011.00 |
PCT national phase entry fee | 14,075.00 |
Search report fee (for individuals/universities within quota) | 2,108.33 |
Search report fee (for other applications) | 4,316.67 |
2. Utility Models
Fee Item | Amount (TL) |
Utility model application fee | 81.42 |
Utility model certificate issuance fee | 969.33 |
Assignment recordal and publication fee | 2,402.67 |
2nd year annual fee | 461.00 |
10th year annual fee | 4,319.33 |
PCT national phase entry fee (as a utility model) | 8,800.00 |
3. Trademarks
Fee Item | Amount (TL) |
Single-class trademark application fee | 541.33 |
Fee for second class | 541.33 |
Fee for third and each subsequent class | 816.33 |
Trademark registration fee | 2,027.17 |
Trademark renewal fee (for first two classes) | 2,566.17 |
Trademark assignment recordal fee | 1,470.58 |
Madrid international registration notification fee (to WIPO) | 1,399.67 |
Trademark cancellation request fee | 29,433.33 |
Madrid application containing Turkish wording (30% discount applied) | 983.00 |
4. Designs
Fee Item | Amount (TL) |
Design application fee (first design) | 326.42 |
Fee for each additional design | 265.58 |
Publication fee (per 8x8 cm area) | 233.33 |
Request fee for deferred publication | 233.33 |
Renewal fee (first design) | 958.75 |
Renewal fee for each additional design | 433.33 |
Assignment recordal fee | 2,402.67 |
5. Geographical Indications (GIs) & Traditional Product Names
Fee Item | Amount (TL) |
GI / Traditional product name application fee | 23.08 |
GI / Traditional product name registration & recordal fee | 248.08 |
6. Re-examination & Opposition
Fee Item | Amount (TL) |
Trademark opposition fee | 958.33 |
Appeal against trademark decision | 2,266.67 |
Opposition to patent grant publication | 4,316.67 |
Opposition to design publication (per design) | 266.67 |
Key Notes & Policies
Taxes Excluded: The listed fees do not include stamp duty and Value Added Tax (KDV). These must be calculated and added to the final payment amount.
Payment Deadlines are Crucial: Failure to pay the required fees within the statutory time limits will result in the application being deemed withdrawn, and the relevant legal proceedings will become void.
Payment Method: All fees must be paid online through TÜRKPATENT's electronic application system or by credit card.
Fee Reductions & Exemptions:
² Schools under the Ministry of National Education and their students are exempt from certain fees for patent, utility model, and design applications.
² Applications submitted by university students within competitions organized by TÜRKPATENT are also eligible for fee exemptions.
² Individuals benefit from preferential rates for the first 10 search/examination requests per year; universities for the first 100.
² Legal entities holding the "Teknogirişim" badge are eligible for a 30% discount on the urgent search report fee for up to 10 applications.
² A 30% discount applies to Madrid international trademark application notifications that contain wording in Turkish.
Transitional Provisions: Applications filed before January 10, 2017, will continue to be processed and charged according to the previous legislation and its relevant fee schedules.
Summary & Recommendation
The 2026 Turkish IP fee structure is now clearly defined, maintaining a stable cost framework while continuing to support education, innovation, and international applications through various policies. We recommend that all applicants verify the final payable amount via TÜRKPATENT's official electronic system and ensure timely payment to guarantee smooth processing of their applications.
For the complete official fee schedule, please refer to the annexes of the TÜRKPATENT Announcement (BİK/TÜRKPATENT: 2026/1).
Source: https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2025/12/20251231M5-37.pdf
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