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The phrase of “Euro”:
An assessment similar to the above paragraphwill bemade. However,
an application for sole registration of the phrase “euro” will also be
refused in accordance with Article 7/1-(g). If a trademark includes
another phrase which can be registered as a trademark for the
relevant goods and services classification, then the application for
such a trademark can be published. The assessment of the phrase
will be made by taking into account the list of goods and services.
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Turkish Flag and Turkey Map:
Trademarks including the Turkish flag as an essential or a secondary
element can- not be registered, and the applications will be refused
in accordance with Article 7/1-(g). The applications filed by
organizations which are entitled to use the flag in accordance with
the law can be published.
Applications for a trademark including only a map of Turkey
as an essential element will be refused. However, applications
for trademarks which include the map of Turkey as a secondary
element can be published.
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Internet domain names:
Applications for trademarks including internet domain names will
be assessed if it does not include characters such as “www” or
“com”.