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On March 8, 2024, Germany enacted a new law that will make it easier for internet users to delete their online history. This new regulation further strengthens the “right to be forgotten” enshrined in the existing European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The aim of the law is to further enhance the protection of...

On December 13, 2023, the European Commission adopted an important decision on Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK). This decision shows that Turkey’s data protection legislation is not sufficiently aligned with the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This directly affects data transfers from Turkey to the EU and increases the challenges Turkey...

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) is taking an important step to modernize the country’s design protection system and encourage innovation. The protection of industrial designs is critical for the development of creative industries and economic growth. In this context, the UK is updating its design protection processes and legislation to more effectively protect the...

Since mankind first stepped into deep space in 1962, this boundless and unexplored space offers limitless opportunities for science, technology and exploration. However, despite more than 60 years, no concrete steps have been taken to protect intellectual property in space, raising important questions about how to protect rights in this new frontier. Protecting intellectual property...

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced an important development in the international protection of industrial designs. According to this announcement, the People’s Republic of China has officially joined the Hague System, a global cooperation for the protection and registration of industrial designs. This accession means that China will be able to offer industrial...

Did you know that a Turkish scholar discovered the rotation of the earth exactly 600 years before Galilei? What about the fact that the same scholar made studies on the law of gravity long before Newton? Let’s examine together the Turkish scholar who discovered gravity, whose work is insistently studied by Western scholars. Abu Reyhan...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing the cutting edge of technology and driving profound changes in every industry. The latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights the impact of AI on global employment, suggesting that it could affect 40% of the workforce and deepen income inequality. This wave of automation could affect a wide...

Patents are an important element of intellectual property, protecting inventions against unauthorized use and infringement. With the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern society, new issues arise regarding the patentability of AI-enabled inventions. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently issued new guidelines for granting patents for AI-enabled inventions that require...

The Unified Patent Court (UPC), which is an important step towards strengthening Europe’s patent protection system, started to operate as of June 1, 2023. On January 26, 2024, the UPC signed a Central Agreement with Italy, making an important contribution to the patent protection system in Europe. Italy’s participation in the system marks the beginning...