What is IFADE Group Advisory?

IFADE Group Advisory is an independent advisory and consulting practice focused on reducing uncertainty in complex, technology- and IP-driven decision environments. We support international decision-makers engaging with the Turkish ecosystem through independent analysis and disciplined execution where required.

Does IFADE promote companies or facilitate investments?

No. IFADE does not promote companies, facilitate transactions, or act as an investment intermediary. Our mandate is limited to risk filtering, claim validation, and providing clear, grounded perspective prior to commitment.

What is the difference between Advisory and Consulting at IFADE?

Advisory focuses on independent assessment before strategic or capital decisions are made. Consulting is a controlled implementation layer, activated only when advisory conclusions require formal registration, filing, or procedural execution.

When does IFADE provide consulting services?

Consulting services are provided exclusively to support validated advisory outcomes, such as IP filings, registrations, prosecution, and procedural compliance before relevant authorities.

Who typically works with IFADE?

IFADE typically works with international investors, corporates, funds, family offices, and decision-makers who require an independent, locally grounded perspective on Turkey-related technology, IP, and regulatory risks.

What types of risks does IFADE assess?

We assess technology readiness and feasibility, IP ownership and structure, regulatory exposure, public incentive assumptions, execution capability, and rights-loss risks that may not be visible from outside the local ecosystem.

Does IFADE handle IP registrations and filings?

Yes. Through its IP Filing & Prosecution Office, IFADE manages IP filing, examination, registration, and opposition procedures before TURKPATENT, strictly aligned with advisory conclusions and strategic objectives.

What is the outcome of working with IFADE?

Engagements with IFADE result in fewer surprises, clearer execution paths, stronger risk awareness, and more informed, defensible decisions.

What is IFADE’s role in intellectual property matters?

IFADE provides independent IP advisory and consulting services focused on risk assessment, strategic positioning, and disciplined execution. Our role is to ensure that IP decisions are grounded, defensible, and aligned with broader investment or technology strategies.

Does IFADE act as an IP law firm or patent attorney office?

IFADE delivers IP filing and prosecution services through its IP Filing & Prosecution Office. However, IFADE is more than a conventional patent office: filing activities are embedded within a broader advisory framework focused on risk assessment, strategic alignment, and decision integrity, rather than standalone procedural execution.

What is the difference between IP Advisory and IP Consulting at IFADE?

IP Advisory focuses on protectability, scope definition, risk exposure, and strategic alignment. IP Consulting covers formal implementation, including filing, prosecution, registration, and procedural management before TURKPATENT.

Which IP rights does IFADE cover?

IFADE advises on trademarks, patents, utility models, industrial designs, geographical indications, and integrated circuit layout designs (topographies).

How does IFADE approach IP filings?

All filings are strategy-driven. We do not file by default. Scope, timing, jurisdiction, and risk of rights loss are assessed before any registration action is initiated.

Does IFADE manage IP filings before TURKPATENT?

Yes. Through its IP Filing & Prosecution Office, IFADE manages IP filing, examination, registration, opposition, and observation procedures before TURKPATENT, aligned with advisory findings.

Does IFADE handle oppositions and objections?

Yes. IFADE advises on and manages opposition, observation, and response submissions, including appeals and procedural defenses, where aligned with advisory strategy.

How does IFADE support international investors on IP matters in Turkey?

IFADE provides independent validation of IP claims, ownership structures, enforceability assumptions, and procedural risks that may not be visible from outside the Turkish legal and administrative framework.

What is the outcome of IFADE’s IP advisory and consulting work?

Clearer IP positioning, reduced rights-loss risk, disciplined filings, and stronger alignment between IP assets and investment or commercialization decisions.