Patent Registration Fees in Turkey: 2026 TÜRKPATENT

How much does a patent cost? There is no single answer to this question — because in reality there is no single patent fee. Legally protecting an invention, a brand, a logo, or a design comes down to choosing the right type of application before TÜRKPATENT (the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office). Patent (invention), utility model, trademark registration, and industrial design registration are different processes with different official tariffs and very different total costs. In this guide, we collect the 2026 TÜRKPATENT official fee schedule, agent service charges, annual maintenance fees, and realistic total-cost scenarios — with actual figures and hidden line items — all in one place.

First, the Terminology: Patent, Trademark, Utility Model and Design Are Not the Same Thing

In Turkey, the everyday phrase "getting a patent" is often used incorrectly. Someone may say "I got a name patent" for a name; in reality, the protection for a name is a trademark registration, not a patent. A small business owner who claims to be "patenting" a logo is actually filing a trademark or industrial design registration. There is no legal concept called "logo patent." Before doing any cost math, you must clarify which industrial property right you are talking about, because each one has a completely different fee, process, and protection term.

Patent: Protects technical inventions that meet novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability for 20 years. Kept alive by annual fees. Typical examples: a new engine mechanism, a new chemical process, a new device.
Utility model: A lower novelty threshold than a patent, with 10 years of protection. Faster and cheaper, but the process is not available in some fields such as chemistry and biotechnology.
Trademark registration: Protects distinctive signs such as names, logos, slogans, sounds, and color combinations. Ten-year protection, renewable indefinitely. This is the correct route for a "company name," "product name," or "logo" — not a "name patent."
Industrial design: Protects the appearance, shape, or pattern of a product. Maximum 25 years (renewed in five-year terms).
Geographical indication: Local products such as "Antep pistachios" or "Malatya apricots." There is no single applicant; protection is granted on behalf of the region.

If you choose the wrong type of application, you cannot recover the fees you paid, and after a process lasting many months your application can be rejected. That is why the first step is not cost but determining the correct type of registration.

2026 TÜRKPATENT Official Tariff: Trademark Registration Fees

The most frequently asked question is phrased as "the cost of getting a name patent" — which is really the trademark registration cost. According to the 2026 TÜRKPATENT official tariff, the state-fee portion alone of registering a trademark in Turkey consists of the following items. The figures below are approximate, vary by provider, and should be treated as 2026 data; they are updated every January.

Single-class trademark application fee: 2,820 TRY
Second-class additional fee: 2,820 TRY
Third class and beyond, additional fee: 3,150 TRY per class
Trademark registration certificate issuance fee: 7,010 TRY (fixed, regardless of the number of classes)
Opposition fee for publication: 1,150 TRY
Renewal fee (after 10 years): 8,730 TRY (up to two classes)
Late renewal of an unrenewed trademark with penalty: 15,420 TRY
Trademark assignment registration: 5,960 TRY
License registration: 9,870 TRY
Examination of a well-known trademark request: 35,320 TRY

The line item most people overlook here is the certificate issuance fee. When the application is filed, you pay 2,820 TRY; once the application is accepted (about 6–8 months later), the 7,010 TRY certificate fee is collected separately. So the minimum state cost for a single-class trademark in 2026 is 2,820 + 7,010 = 9,830 TRY. If an opposition is filed against publication, or if you choose multiple classes, the figure climbs quickly.

How Does the Number of Classes Affect Cost?

Trademark registration is done under the Nice Classification (an international 45-class table). Each class represents a specific category of goods or services; for example, class 25 covers ready-made clothing, class 35 covers advertising and retail, and class 42 covers software services. Your trademark protection is valid only in the classes you register.

If a multi-class application is unnecessary, you waste money; if you select too few classes, your protection scope ends up too narrow. That is why defining your scope of activity well is the foundation of the classification decision. The typical advice we give to corporate clients: the main activity class + class 35 for advertising/retail + a relevant digital class if you run e-commerce, for at least 2–3 classes of protection.

How Much Does It Cost to Get a Patent? 2026 Official Tariff

Now let's move on to the cost of "patent" in the strict sense — the registration of a technical invention. The answer to how much does a patent cost is misleadingly given in most sources because the application items alone are not enough. The core line items in the 2026 TÜRKPATENT tariff:

Patent application fee: 620 TRY (via e-Devlet)
Search report fee (natural persons/universities): 2,530 TRY
Search report fee (other applicants): 5,180 TRY
Examination report fee (natural persons/universities): 2,530 TRY
Examination report fee (other): 5,180 TRY
Expedited search report: 10,400 TRY
Expedited search for technology entrepreneurs: 7,280 TRY
Patent certificate issuance fee: 3,800 TRY
Priority right certificate: 3,330 TRY
Restoration of rights: 16,660 TRY

As you can see, the application itself is symbolic (620 TRY) — but the full patent grant process consists of multiple stages, each with its own fee. Application, search request (within 12 months), examination request (within 3 months after the search report), certificate issuance — taken together, the official fees alone reach a range of 12,000–15,000 TRY.

Patent Annuity: The Most Forgotten Line Item

The biggest cost component of a patent is the annual maintenance fees that most entrepreneurs fail to factor in at the application stage. To keep a patent alive, you pay an annual maintenance/protection fee that grows as the years go by. In the 2026 tariff, the 3rd-year fee is around 3,800 TRY, and by year 20 the annual fee climbs gradually to about 26,650 TRY.

Missing even a single year's annuity can cause your patent to enter the public domain and lose protection. That is why annual tracking by a patent agent is essential. Verify the current tariff every January via turkpatent.gov.tr/patent-islem-ucretleri.

Utility Model: The Patent's Fast and Cheap Cousin

For entrepreneurs on a tight budget whose invention isn't deep enough to engage in an "inventive step" debate, the utility model is a sensible alternative. The novelty criterion still applies, but the depth of examination is lower; it provides 10 years of protection (versus 20 years for a patent). Costs are also lower.

Utility model application fee: 620 TRY
Search report (natural person): 2,530 TRY
Certificate issuance: 3,800 TRY
Annual fees: From year 3 onward, 30–40% lower than the patent equivalent
Agent service (typical): 8,000–25,000 TRY

Utility models are a good fit for mechanical designs, simple devices, household appliances, and furniture solutions. Chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical inventions cannot be protected by a utility model — in those fields, the patent route is mandatory.

Agent Fees: 2026 Trademark Agent Tariff

You can file directly with TÜRKPATENT yourself — there is no legal requirement to use an agent (except for foreign filings). Still, working with an agent is a realistic choice if you want the job done right. Organizations such as the Turkish Patent and Trademark Agents Association (PEM) or the Industrial Property Rights Agents Union (SMVB) publish recommended minimum tariffs; in practice, the market shows a wide range.

Single-class trademark registration (agent service): 3,000–15,000 TRY
Multi-class trademark registration: 5,000–25,000 TRY
Trademark search (preliminary review): 1,500–5,000 TRY
Trademark renewal: 2,000–8,000 TRY
Opposition response preparation: 5,000–15,000 TRY
Patent application and follow-up (basic): 15,000–40,000 TRY
Patent application (complex technical area): 40,000–150,000 TRY
Utility model application: 8,000–25,000 TRY
Industrial design application: 3,000–12,000 TRY

When choosing an agent, don't focus on price alone. A cheap agent will often file a single-class trademark application and leave you with dangerous gaps; an expensive agent does not necessarily deliver better results. What matters is whether the agent is registered in the TÜRKPATENT agent registry, which sector they specialize in, and their references. You can verify an agent through TÜRKPATENT's official registry.

VAT and Tax Considerations

TÜRKPATENT official fees are VAT-exempt; however, agent service fees are subject to 20% VAT. If you are filing as a company, you can deduct this VAT; if you are filing as a natural person, it goes straight onto your cost ledger. Always include VAT in your total budget.

How to Get a Patent? Step-by-Step Process and Real Timelines

The other half of the cost is time. A patent process in Turkey typically takes 2–4 years; trademark registration takes 6–12 months, utility model 10–12 months, and industrial design 6–8 months. Building a budget without understanding the timeline is a mistake, because additional fees may be due at each stage.

1. Preliminary search (on your side): Pre-screening on the TÜRKPATENT database for trademarks; literature searches via Espacenet, Google Patents, and PATENTSCOPE for patents.
2. Application preparation: For trademarks, class selection and visuals (logo TIFF/PNG, min 300 dpi); for patents, description, claims, abstract, and drawings.
3. Filing via e-Devlet or EPATS: Upload through the online application system, pay fees, receive an application number.
4. Formal examination: 1–2 months. If deficiencies exist, you receive a remedy notice; you have 2 months to respond.
5. Publication (Bulletin notice for trademarks): 2-month opposition period.
6. Substantive review — search report for patents: Must be requested within 12 months; the report arrives in 6–12 months.
7. Examination report (patent): Requested within 3 months after search; result in 6–18 months.
8. Certificate issuance: After a positive outcome, you pay the certificate fee and receive both digital and printed certificates.
9. Annual fee tracking: For patents, every year starting from year 3; for trademarks, renewal in year 10.

Each stage in the process is bound by statutory deadlines that begin running from the date of notification. Missing these deadlines can lead to rejection or loss of rights. This is the real reason for professional follow-up fees: the agent is the one tracking these deadlines.

Trademark Pricing: Realistic Budget Scenarios

Let's translate the abstract tariff into a concrete budget. Below are 2026 cost estimates for four scenarios that SMEs and entrepreneurs in Turkey commonly run into. Figures are approximate, vary by provider, and reflect 2026 data.

Scenario 1: Single-Class Local Trademark (Small Business)

For a boutique café or small e-commerce brand, single-class registration may be enough. Class 43 for food service or class 35 for retail can be examples.

Scenario 2: Three-Class Corporate Trademark

For a brand that manufactures and sells through both retail and digital channels, a three-class registration is typical. For example, class 25 (ready-made clothing) + class 35 (retail) + class 42 (software/online platform).

Scenario 3: Patented Product (SME Invention)

For an SME with a mechanical invention, the typical patent process takes 3 years from filing to grant. With the first three years of annual fees included:

Scenario 4: Complex Patent (Pharma/Biotech)

In complex technical fields, patent descriptions and claims run to 50+ pages; the agent fee alone can climb to 100,000–300,000 TRY. If foreign filings are also planned (via PCT or EPO), this number can reach 30,000–100,000 USD.

What Are Naming Rights Fees? License Agreements

"Naming rights fee" is most often used to describe a trademark license fee. If you are licensing your registered trademark to someone else (for example, granting a franchise), recording the license with TÜRKPATENT is the legally recommended path. In the 2026 tariff, the license registration fee is 9,870 TRY and the assignment registration fee is 5,960 TRY. The license fee (royalty) set in the contract itself, however, depends on the parties' negotiation — typical sectoral ranges run from 2–15% royalty on revenue or a fixed annual fee.

Your license agreement must include the following: term, geographic scope, whether it is exclusive, quality-control rights, termination conditions, and sub-licensing rights. For brands building a digital marketing strategy, a licensing model can become a significant revenue stream.

Logo Patent Fees: The Legally Correct Path

Even though people commonly say "logo patent," legally speaking a logo is protected through two routes: trademark registration (logo + name combination, distinctiveness test) and industrial design registration (the graphic-design aspect of the logo). For most cases, trademark registration is sufficient, because while your design is protected for a limited term (max 25 years), your trademark can be renewed indefinitely.

Logo + name registered together: Registered as a single "composite trademark." Single-class cost is 9,830 TRY + agent.
Logo only (figurative) registration: Registered as a "figurative mark." Same tariff.
Industrial design registration: In the 2026 tariff, the application fee is around 1,500 TRY; renewal happens every 5 years.

Don't forget to budget for the professional visual identity work itself: small businesses commonly spend 5,000–15,000 TRY, while corporate projects can spend 30,000–150,000 TRY for logo + brand book services. This cost is not included in the registration side.

Name Registration Pricing: Company Name, Brand Name, and Domain Are Not the Same

Three frequently confused concepts need to be clarified here:

Company name / trade name: Protected by registration with the Trade Registry. Average cost 3,000–8,000 TRY (capital and notary fees separate). This is not a trademark registration.
Trademark registration: Filed with TÜRKPATENT — the system covered in detail in this guide.
Domain name registration: Acquired from a registrar on an annual lease basis..com is typically 350–700 TRY/year;.com.tr is more expensive. For details, see our domain registration guide.

To truly protect a brand, you need to put all three in place: Trade Registry + TÜRKPATENT trademark + domain. Doing only one of them gives you half-protection. Knowing that none of them substitutes for the others is the foundation of budget planning.

Industrial Design Registration: The Cost of Protecting Appearance

Industrial design registration is used for the shape, pattern, ergonomics, or aesthetic elements of a product. Furniture, packaging, product shapes, jewelry, and footwear designs are typical examples. The 2026 tariff:

Industrial design application fee: approximately 265–300 TRY (single design)
Multiple application — additional design: extra fee per additional submission
Publication fee: tiered fee depending on the number of designs
Certificate issuance: additional certificate fee
Renewal (in 5-year periods, max 5 periods = 25 years): fee that increases by tier

The unique feature of industrial design: a single application can include up to 100 designs (multiple application). This makes it a very economical form of protection for furniture catalog publishers or companies with broad product ranges. However, the novelty criterion is strict — for designs disclosed to the public before filing, the deadline is considered missed (except for the 12-month "grace period").

PCT, EPO and Madrid Protocol: International Protection Costs

If you also want protection outside Turkey, the picture changes completely. There are three main routes:

PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty): A single application opens the international phase in 150+ countries. Application fee approximately 1,330 Swiss Francs (CHF) + international search fee approximately 2,100 EUR. If you file via Turkey, an additional payment to WIPO. Afterwards, each country charges its own fee in the national phase.
EPO (European Patent): Valid in 39 European countries. Application, search, examination, and grant stages total 5,000–7,000 EUR in official fees. Validation in each country requires additional agent and translation fees — typical total for 10–15 countries is 30,000–60,000 EUR.
Madrid Protocol (for trademarks): A single filing covers trademark registration in 130+ countries. Basic fee 653 CHF (black and white) or 903 CHF (color) + per-country fee. Roughly 820 EUR extra for the EU and 460 USD extra for the US.

International protection should almost always be handled by a specialist agent. WIPO does not accept direct filings; you must have a basic application of origin in Turkey. The WIPO Madrid fee calculator is the official source.

Which Mistakes Blow Up the Budget?

Five typical mistakes entrepreneurs frequently make in long-running registration processes that create unnecessary expense:

1. Filing without a preliminary search: Someone else may have already registered the same or a similar mark. If your application is rejected, fees are not refunded. A 1,500–3,000 TRY preliminary search prevents a 9,830 TRY fee loss.
2. Choosing the wrong class: A person who says "I sell ready-made clothing" but selects class 35 (retail) instead of class 25 may have made a poor choice; the reverse is also true. Read the Nice Classification guide for class selection.
3. Forgetting annuity fees: For patents, payments are mandatory from year 3 onward. Missing a single annuity invalidates the patent.
4. Missing the response window for an opposition: Third parties can oppose your trademark; the response window is 1 month. A late response = the claim is deemed accepted.
5. Picking a too-cheap agent: Agents promising "trademark registration" for 1,500 TRY often charge the certificate fee separately later, or demand an extra 10,000 TRY when an opposition is filed. The total ends up more expensive.

Hands-On: Filing via e-Devlet

If you intend to file as an individual or a small company without an agent, you need to know the technical steps. TÜRKPATENT operations via e-Devlet:

Payment is made to TÜRKPATENT's dedicated account from a Ziraat Bankası branch or via online banking. EFT or transfers from other banks are not accepted (in some cases). A receipt may need to be attached; if the system recognizes the payment automatically, no manual upload is required.

WIPO PATENTSCOPE Preliminary Search Commands

Even if you do the preliminary search yourself, do not let it replace an agent's review. A professional preliminary search is not just a database query; it also covers similarity analysis, legal risk assessment, and preparation of counter-arguments.

Trademark Assignment and Term Extension: After 10 Years

A trademark registration is valid for 10 years; afterwards, it must be renewed. Renewing within the deadline (including the grace period that starts 6 months before expiry and extends to 6 months after expiry) is the economical option. Late renewal with penalty asks for nearly twice the fee.

In cases of company transfer, merger, or sale, the assignment of the trademark to the new owner must be notified to TÜRKPATENT. If notification is not made, even if the assignment is contractually valid, it cannot be asserted against third parties. Assignment registration costs 5,960 TRY (2026) + agent fees.

Patent and Trademark Litigation: Dispute Costs

Administrative proceedings and litigation costs often run many times over the registration cost. Typical line items you will encounter when a dispute arises:

YİDD appeal (TÜRKPATENT Re-examination and Evaluation Department): Official fee 2,170 TRY + agent 5,000–15,000 TRY
Intellectual and Industrial Property Court case: Attorney fee schedule based on the minimum attorney tariff — starting around 80,000–150,000 TRY in 2026
Expert report: 25,000–100,000 TRY (depending on field of expertise)
Injunction (preliminary measure): Quick, but security/bond is required
Cease-and-desist letter: Notary cost + lawyer fee = 5,000–20,000 TRY

As the holder of a registered trademark or patent, if you enter a dispute, the attorney fee in a case you win is charged to the other party; however, you must pay the upfront costs. Trademark protection insurance covers these items; it is a shield worth considering, especially for corporate brands.

Budget Planning: The Industrial Property Investment Calculation

Industrial property spending is not a cost but an investment. A correctly registered trademark can account for 5–30% of a company's value over a 10–20-year period. The same ratio is even higher for patents — for some technology companies, 50%+ of company value comes from a registered industrial property portfolio. So the budget should be planned as an investment line, not just an expense.

Annual trademark protection budget: 30,000–80,000 TRY/year for an SME (covers maintenance of 3–5 trademarks plus new applications)
Patent portfolio budget: 100,000–500,000 TRY/year for an active R&D company
International protection: 200,000–2,000,000 TRY/year for companies where exports >30%
Licensing income (if any): Can flip the budget into the positive; for some brands, licensing income covers total expenses

Government Incentives and Grant Programs

In Turkey, various incentives exist for industrial property expenditures. The main support mechanisms active as of 2026:

KOSGEB Strategic Product Support Program: Repayable/non-repayable support of up to 75% of patent agent and official fees (with upper limits).
TÜBİTAK 1707 Patent-Based Technology Transfer Support: Additional grants for patents resulting from R&D projects.
Technopark / technology development zone companies: 50% discount on patent applications (directly applied by TÜRKPATENT).
Exporters' Associations: Up to 50% reimbursement for foreign trademark registration (Madrid, EPO).
Universities: Use the discounted 'natural person' rate in the TÜRKPATENT tariff.

Support applications must usually be submitted before the registration process — retroactive support applications are not accepted. So plan your registration strategy and your support application in parallel.

The Provider Landscape in Turkey

Major local firms doing patent and trademark agency work in Turkey include names like Aylar Patent, Etkin Patent, Avrupa Patent, Usta Patent, Kütel Marka, Destek Patent, and Deriş Patent; in addition, large law firms maintain industrial property departments. When choosing an agent, look beyond firm size to sector-specific expertise — biotechnology patents are a different specialty, consumer electronics is different again, and trademark portfolio management is yet another.

Vendor-neutral recommendation: Get quotes from 3 different firms, add a "no surprises" clause to the contract, and clarify the scope of work in writing before any prepayment. We provide our clients with a list of recommended industrial property agents; however, the right choice is specific to sector needs.

Online Calculators and Official Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers to the most common questions entrepreneurs ask in industrial property processes — for the deeper technical breakdown of each, refer back to the relevant section above. TÜRKPATENT's official information line (444 5 099) can be used to learn about the latest legislative changes; the agency has accelerated its call center in recent years. None of the short answers below substitutes for legal advice; for any concrete matter, work with a registered agent.

Can patent fees be paid in installments? TÜRKPATENT fees cannot be paid in installments — each stage fee must be paid in a single payment. However, agent service fees can be installment-based per contract; most agents issue separate invoices per stage (application / search / examination / registration), which eases cash flow.
If my application is rejected, do I get my money back? No — TÜRKPATENT fees are paid regardless of the outcome of the application; if rejected, they are not refunded. That's why a preliminary search is critical. Agent service fees, on the other hand, depend on the contract; some agents offer guaranteed packages along the lines of "we'll refund if it doesn't register" (typically 30–50% more expensive, but they transfer the risk).
Can I register my trademark myself? Yes, natural and legal persons resident in Turkey can file their own applications. However, persons resident outside Turkey must use an agent (per Industrial Property Law no. 6769). In practice, 80%+ of first-time filers prefer to use an agent — because of the technical details such as classification, opposition responses, and tracking deadlines.
Should I get both a trademark and a domain for the same name? Yes, the two are different protection systems. Trademark registration protects legal rights, while a domain protects digital presence. Use domain lookup tools to check availability. The ideal combination: registered trademark +.com +.com.tr + main social media handles (Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn).
Does a patent's cost increase every year? Yes — both annuity fees rise gradually (year 3: 3,800 TRY, year 20: 26,650 TRY), and the tariff itself is updated every January at the revaluation rate. The 2026 tariff is approximately 15–20% above 2025; for long-term budgets, assume an increase close to CPI.
Can I use the trademark before the certificate is issued? You can use the mark with the "TM" symbol from the application date; however, the "®" symbol can only be used after the certificate is issued. If someone else registers a similar mark during the registration process, your application date takes priority (first-to-file principle). For this reason, filing without delay after the preliminary search is advantageous.
Should I file a patent application instead of a utility model? The decision depends on the technical complexity of your invention. If the inventive step is clear, a patent (20 years of protection); if it is a simple but novel improvement, a utility model (10 years, faster, cheaper). The right decision is made via a preliminary assessment with a patent agent.
What can I do if my registered trademark is infringed? First, a notarized cease-and-desist letter (3,000–8,000 TRY); if no result, a case is filed in the Intellectual and Industrial Property Court for cessation of infringement, damages, and a preliminary injunction. With an unregistered trademark, these routes are much weaker — you are limited to relying on unfair competition provisions.
Should I disclose my invention while filing a patent application? Do not disclose the invention to the public before filing — you would lose the novelty criterion and the patent would be rejected. The 12-month "grace period" in Turkey is only for the inventor's own disclosures; early disclosure through press, exhibitions, or publications poses a major risk.

Industrial Property as an Investment

Treating registration costs as just "expense" is short-term thinking. A trademark obtained at the right time can make a difference of millions of liras in company valuation 10 years later. A technology entrepreneur with a patent receives 30–50% higher valuations in funding rounds. Trademarks with licensing income create passive revenue streams. So postponing registration with "our budget can't afford this right now" most often turns out far more expensive — especially when someone else registers the same name, leading to years-long disputes or the full cost of a rebrand. Manage your budget with the same discipline you apply to your digital marketing and e-commerce SEO investments: the registration budget should be 10–15% of the marketing budget, because it is the only layer that protects all the brand value you build from scratch.

Summary: The Practical Answer to How Much a Patent Costs

Single-class trademark registration: 17,000–25,000 TRY (official + agent + VAT included)
Three-class corporate trademark: 30,000–45,000 TRY
Utility model registration: 25,000–50,000 TRY (3 years)
Patent registration (basic): 50,000–100,000 TRY (3 years, excluding annuities)
Patent registration (complex): 100,000–300,000 TRY+
Industrial design: 5,000–20,000 TRY
Madrid (5-country trademark): 30,000–80,000 TRY
EPO European patent: 200,000–1,000,000 TRY+
Annual patent maintenance (20-year total): ~200,000 TRY
Trademark renewal (every 10 years): 8,730 TRY + agent

This guide is not a substitute for the TÜRKPATENT tariff; the official source is always turkpatent.gov.tr. Since tariffs are updated every January, always verify the current list before making a budget plan.

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