IP Strategy & Validation Advisory

IFADE Group provides structured advisory frameworks to assess intellectual property assets in relation to technology readiness, execution capability, and commercialization objectives. Through its IP Filing & Prosecution Office, IFADE delivers IP filing and prosecution services. More than a conventional patent office, IFADE embeds all filing activities within a broader advisory framework focused on risk assessment, strategic alignment, and decision integrity—rather than standalone procedural execution.

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IP Filing & Prosecution Office

Within IFADE Group, the IP Filing & Prosecution Office operates as a controlled implementation layer, activated only where formal registration or procedural action is required to support advisory work. Through this structure, IFADE delivers IP filing and prosecution services. More than a conventional patent office, all filing activities are embedded within a broader advisory framework focused on risk assessment, strategic alignment, and decision integrity, rather than standalone procedural execution.

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  • Filing and prosecution before TURKPATENT

  • Procedural and deadline management

  • Rights-loss risk control

  • Strategy-aligned filing execution

***Filing services are provided as a complementary implementation layer to advisory work.

Trademark Strategy & Registration Advisory

Within IFADE GROUP, Trademark Strategy & Registration Advisory focuses not only on trademark registration, but on building defensible brand assets through the right name, the right scope, and long-term protectability.

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Trademark Search & Similarity Assessment

Assessment of trademark names and/or logos in terms of distinctiveness and similarity, identifying potential refusal or opposition risks at an early stage.

Trademark Name & Logo Strategy

Strategic evaluation of proposed trademark names and logos in relation to sector positioning, registrability, and long-term use.
(Design creation is not included; this is a strategic assessment.)

Filing Scope & Documentation Preparation

Strategic definition of goods and services classes, structuring trademark scope to avoid unnecessary risk or coverage gaps.

Trademark Filing & Registration Processes

Handling of trademark filing, prosecution, and registration procedures before TURKPATENT, with structured management of procedural risks throughout the process.

Trademark Monitoring & Similarity Watch

Ongoing monitoring of potentially conflicting trademark applications to support brand portfolio protection and early risk visibility.
(Provided under an annual monitoring engagement.)

Opposition & Observation Submissions

Advisory on preparing and submitting oppositions and observations in trademark application processes, including:
(i) appeals and submissions against decisions issued by the Re-Examination and Evaluation Board (YİDK) in relation to oppositions filed by us, and
(ii) responses and observations against oppositions filed by third parties against trademark applications submitted by us,

before TURKPATENT, based on trademark rights and similarity criteria.

Industrial Design Strategy & Registration Advisory

Within IFADE GROUP, Industrial Design Strategy & Registration Advisory focuses on protecting product form and visual features in a way that supports differentiation and market positioning.

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Design Protectability & Eligibility Assessment

Evaluation of design novelty, distinctiveness, and registrability, identifying potential refusal or conflict risks early.

Design Scope & Strategy Definition

Structuring single or multiple design filings, variations, and scope in alignment with product strategy.

Design Filing Documentation Preparation

Preparation of visuals and filing materials to support effective registration and minimize procedural risk.

Design Filing & Registration Process

Handling of industrial design filing, prosecution, and registration before TURKPATENT, with structured process management.

Design Portfolio & Renewal Management

Monitoring and strategic management of existing design portfolios, including renewal considerations.

Patent Strategy & Registration Advisory

Within IFADE GROUP, Patent Strategy & Registration Advisory addresses inventions through the combined lens of technical depth, protectability, and commercialization objectives.

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Patentability & Technical Content Assessment

Evaluation of novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.

Claim Scope & Strategic Positioning

Structuring protection scope in alignment with competitive and commercial context.

Patent Drafting Strategy

Strategic preparation of patent documentation and claims to support long-term protection objectives.

Patent Filing & Prosecution Process

Handling of patent filing, examination, prosecution, and registration before TURKPATENT.

Patent Portfolio & Lifecycle Management

Ongoing management of patent portfolios, including maintenance and strategic direction.

Utility Model Strategy & Registration Advisory

Within IFADE GROUP, Utility Model Strategy & Registration Advisory focuses on fast and effective protection of technical solutions where patent protection may not be optimal.

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Technical Solution Eligibility Assessment

Assessment of whether a technical solution is suitable for utility model protection and scope definition.

Utility Model vs. Patent Strategy

Strategic comparison to determine the most appropriate protection route based on time, cost, and commercial objectives.

Scope Definition & Filing Structuring

Structuring utility model scope to avoid unnecessary exposure while maintaining meaningful protection.

Utility Model Filing & Registration Process

Handling of utility model filing, prosecution, and registration before TURKPATENT.

Utility Model Portfolio & Lifecycle Management

Ongoing management of utility model portfolios, including maintenance and strategic direction.

Geographical Indication Strategy & Registration Advisory

IWithin IFADE GROUP, Geographical Indication Strategy & Registration Advisory focuses on assessing, protecting, and positioning products whose value is intrinsically linked to a specific region, origin, or traditional production method.

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Eligibility Assessment for GI Protection

Assessment of whether a product meets the legal and factual requirements for geographical indication protection, including origin linkage, distinct characteristics, and production conditions.

Product–Region–Value Relationship Analysis

Evaluation of the relationship between the product, its geographical origin, and the resulting economic, cultural, or reputational value supporting GI protection.

Filing Scope & Documentation Preparation

Strategic preparation of application scope and documentation, including definition of geographical boundaries, product specifications, and production criteria, to ensure consistency and protectability.

GI Filing & Registration Processes

Handling of geographical indication filing, examination, and registration procedures before TURKPATENT, with structured management of procedural requirements and risks.

Opposition & Observation Submissions

Advisory on preparing and submitting oppositions and observations in geographical indication application processes, including:
(i) submissions and appeals in relation to objections or adverse decisions issued during examination stages, and
(ii) responses, observations, and objections against oppositions filed by third parties against geographical indication applications submitted by us, before TURKPATENT, in accordance with applicable legislation and eligibility criteria.

Integrated Circuit Topographies Strategy & Registration Advisory

Within IFADE GROUP, Integrated Circuit Topographies Strategy & Registration Advisory focuses on the assessment, protection, and positioning of semiconductor layout designs whose value depends on originality, confidentiality, and proper timing of protection.

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Originality & Protectability Assessment

Assessment of integrated circuit layout designs in terms of originality and eligibility for protection under applicable legislation, identifying whether the layout qualifies as a protectable topography.

Alignment with Technology Development Processes

Evaluation of the relationship between layout design protection and the underlying technology development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with R&D stages and commercialization planning.

Confidentiality & Early Disclosure Risk Review

Identification of confidentiality risks and early disclosure exposure that may compromise protectability, including timing considerations related to internal use, testing, or third-party access.

Layout Design Filing & Registration Processes

Handling of layout design (topography) filing, examination, and registration procedures before TURKPATENT, with structured management of procedural requirements and timelines.

Opposition & Observation Submissions

Advisory on preparing and submitting oppositions and observations in layout design application processes, including:
(i) submissions and appeals related to adverse decisions issued during examination stages, and
(ii) responses, observations, or objections against third-party actions affecting layout design applications submitted by us, before TURKPATENT, based on originality and protectability criteria.

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