On January 1, 2026, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) brought into force its updated official fee schedule following publication in the Official Gazette. Across trademarks, patents, and industrial designs, official statutory fees experienced an upward adjustment of 20% to 25%. All new applications, national phase entries, oppositions, and maintenance annuities processed through TÜRKPATENT are now strictly subject to these 2026 rates.

The 2026 Fee Architecture: Key Financial Takeaways

The revised tariff updates baseline prosecution costs across all primary IP categories:

• Trademark Application & Registration Adjustments: Official fees for single-class trademark filings have risen to TRY 2,820, while final registration certificate issuance fees stand at TRY 7,010. Multi-class filings incur incremental surcharges starting from the third class.
• Elevated Renewal & Grace Period Penalties: Standard trademark renewals have increased to TRY 8,730. Missing statutory renewal deadlines triggers the 6-month grace period, which effectively doubles the standard renewal cost.
• Patent Maintenance & PCT National Phase Costs: Entering the Turkish national phase under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) now carries a base fee of TRY 16,890 (excluding examination and prosecution surcharges). Patent annuities increase progressively over their 20-year term, capping at TRY 26,650 for the final 20th-year maintenance.
• Administrative Trademark Cancellation Fees: Utilizing TÜRKPATENT’s administrative cancellation pathway—established under the Industrial Property Code No. 6769—now requires an official filing fee of approximately TRY 35,320.

Actionable Execution Plan for Global Portfolio Managers

To avoid administrative delays, fee deficits, or unexpected budget overruns when prosecuting IP rights in Turkey, rightsholders should take these proactive steps:

1. Verify Official Tariffs Prior to Payment Dispatch: Ensure local agents and internal docketing systems utilize the active 2026 TÜRKPATENT schedule. Insufficient fee submissions will result in procedural rejection or loss of filing priority.
2. Audit Multi-Class Filings & Class Selection: Streamline trademark class designations during original filing to eliminate unnecessary classes, mitigating steep multi-class surcharges.
3. Utilize Digital Filing via EPATS Portal: File applications and submit maintenance fees digitally through TÜRKPATENT’s electronic portal (EPATS) to avoid surcharges levied on physical paper filings.
4. Monitor Annuity and Renewal Deadlines Rigidly: Execute renewal instructions well in advance of expiration dates to eliminate hefty grace-period surcharges across patent and trademark assets.