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Jan 15, 2011
Abdurrahim Ayaz, Istanbul Patent & Trademark Consultancy Ltd., Turkey

“Barack Obama” and “Romano Prodi” as trademarks in Turk...


Abdurrahim Ayaz, Istanbul Patent & Trademark Consultancy Ltd., TurkeyRomano Prodi, Beatles, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren, Allen Iverson, Maradona, Maria Sharapova, Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima and David Bowie. All are registered trademarks in Turkey, and have been registered by either Turkish individuals or Turkish companies. It may be said that vast majority of applications for such signs in Turkey, namely, signs consisting of the full name of world-famous political leaders, athletes and/or celebrities, are filed with expectation of gaining money or other compensations by selling it back to the right holder. read more