Other Intellectual Rights in Turkey
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FAQs For Domain Name In Turkey
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What is a domain name?
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A unique name that identifies an internet computer site.
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What is Domain name system?
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Every computer on the internet has a unique address which consist of complicated string of numbers named as IP address (Internet Protocol address). Domain name system facilitates the friendly use of the internet by allowing the use of familiar string of letters (the domain names) instead of arcane IP numbers.
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What is a Top Level Domain Name?
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An internationally recognized domain name given according to the principle of first come first serve.
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What is a Country Code Top Level Domain Name?
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Two letter domains, such as tr (for domain name extension in Turkey),. Uk (for domain name extension in England), .de (for domain name extension in Germany) and .jp (for domain name extension in Japan), are called country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) and correspond to a country, territory, or other geographic location. The rules and policies for registering ccTLDs vary significantly and a number of ccTLDs are reserved for use by citizens of the corresponding country.
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Who is the ccTLD Authority in Turkey?
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The official entity which is assigned to register top level domain names such as …com.tr, in Turkey is Middle Eastern Technical University (METU). Indeed, it is possible to follow-up your own case through reaching the related site of METU www.nic.tr and fill a form provided on the internet address of METU in Ankara whereby foreign companies do not need to be represented by local providers for registering domain names. You can use the www.nic.tr address to reach the application form for Turkish domain name, both in Turkish and English, and the Top Level Domain Administrator.
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Where to apply for CCTLD registrations in Turkey?
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The administration of the country code top level domain (CCTLD) of “com.tr” is handled by the Middle East Technical University (METU / ODTÜ in Turkish). The application for the top level Turkish domain name registrations are to be made online through the web site https://www.nic.tr. A nic-handle should be used for any action on the website.
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What are the domain names allocated by the ccTLD domain name administration?
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Turkish Domain Names Description
.com.tr Commercial organizations and companies in Turkey
.info.tr Commercial natural persons and legal entities in Turkey
bbs.tr Companies and/or institutions giving BBS (bulletin board system) services in Turkey
.edu.tr Is reserved for educational institutions in Turkey
.gov.tr Is exclusive for the Turkish government and its related official bodies and institutions
.k12.tr Educational institutions (elementary and secondary schools) in Turkey
.mil.tr Turkish Military agencies
.net.tr Organizations that provide internet services in Turkey
.org.tr Other organizations in Turkey (foundations, non-governmental organizations, etc.)
.av.tr Legal practitioners, law firms in Turkey
.name.tr Personal use of citizens of Republic of Turkey
.tel.tr Domain names allocated in connection with the telephone numbers of persons living in Turkey
.pol.tr Police Authorities in Turkey
.bel.tr Communal organizations of provinces, country and cities in Turkey
.gen.tr Personal and company use in Turkey
.web.tr Personal and company use in Turkey
.dr.tr Doctors, hospitals in Turkey
.biz.tr Commercial organizations and companies in Turkey
.tsk.tr Turkish military institutions and organizations
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How long can a domain name be registered in Turkey?
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A Turkish domain name can be registered from one to 5 years where upon completion of the protection period it can be renewed from one to 5 years with the payment of the respective renewal fee.
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What documents are required for CCTLD name registration in Turkey?
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After the online application, within 10 days it is required to submit a document that proves the relation between the applicant and the domain name to be registered. Such a document may be in form of an extract obtained from the Trade Registry of the country the applicant company is established. Nevertheless it is no more possible to obtain domain name registration for "com.tr", "info.tr", "biz.tr" on basis of Trademark Registration Certificates obtained in foreign countries, but only on the basis of Turkish trademark applications or registration certificates. Also in cases where the domain name is identical with company name, the submission of company register extract shall also be accompanied with documents evidencing its business interest and relationship with a company residing in Turkey. A Power of Attorney, in case a representative is instructed should also be submitted for recordal purposes.
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If the contemplated domain name has already been registered in Turkey what options do we have?
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Through our watching service it is possible to follow up the domain names in Turkey, which are suspended or deleted on the Turkish Registry. Deleted domain names can be refiled on behalf of other applicants only after two months from the deletion of the respective domain name from the Turkish Registry.
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About domain name disputes
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In the settlement of disputes there is no arbitration mechanism in Turkey. Disputes/conflicts of domain names are currently evaluated and settled by the DNS group, which is a counseling group established under METU consisting of 11 members of different institutions, such as internet Higher Council, Ministry of Transport, Turkish Patent Institute, Internet Service Providers, Turkish Bars Association.
Under the current practice, Turkish domain name applications which are not identical with the company name or are based on trademark applications (which have not yet matured into registration) are published in the website www.nic.tr for opposition purposes for a period of 6 months. Any claim by a third party able to evidence his right on the domain name is considered and the DNS group issues its decision on the opposition filed. It is however, also possible to file an opposition in Turkey after the registration and 6 months opposition period before METU.
Through our watching service it is possible to follow up the Turkish domain names in Turkey that have been published on the objection list for opposition purposes by third parties in order to prevent any possibility of infringement of our clients’ intellectual property rights in Turkey.
Please contact our office DERIS PATENTS AND TRADEMARK AGENCY A.S. for dispute matters in Turkey with respect to Turkish domain names.
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Who can register ccTLD names, in Turkey?
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Companies, which are not actively conducting business in our jurisdiction, can register domain name since no local presence is mandatory. Non – citizens of the Republic of Turkey may register a domain name, there is no need for physical existence.
In compliance with amendments to the policies regarding Turkish domain name registrations effective as from January 4, 2008, foreign applicants shall evidence their business activity in Turkey, at least that they are in business venture to do so or have business relationship with a company which is present in Turkey (distribution agreement etc.). Under the previous Turkish registration procedure it was possible to register a "com.tr" third level domain name without having a commercial presence in Turkey.
Companies that are not based in Turkey can still apply for TLD domain names on the basis of a Turkish trademark registration. Such Turkish trademark may also base on an international trademark, extended to Turkey, and it is necessary that a copy of the Turkish Registration Certificate in the name of the applicant, which should be identical for the domain name and registration and shall be submitted to the Authority.
Due to this change, it will no more be possible to obtain domain name registration for "com.tr", "info.tr", "biz.tr" on basis of Trademark Registration Certificates obtained in foreign countries, but only on the basis of Turkish trademark applications or registration certificates. Also in cases where the domain name is identical with company name, the submission of company register extract shall also be accompanied with documents evidencing its business interest and relationship with a company residing in Turkey.
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