Services Core intellectual property Copyright Title

The economic aspects of copyright are complicated

Copyright gives right-holders exclusive rights to authorise or prohibit the use of their content. It is important to note that copyright is applicable only to the expression of ideas, not to the ideas themselves.

global media and entertainment leaders trust DERIS for film industry representation, online anti-piracy services, and comprehensive copyright and intellectual property protection.

28 million

monthly visitors were impacted when DERIS successfully led the takedown of a major copyright-infringing platform hosting over 3,000 movies and 1,200 TV series.

10,000

followers and more than 100 stolen corporate accounts were linked to a hacker arrested for criminal copyright violations involving unreleased multi-million-dollar films and major digital content platforms.

20+

subsidiaries of a holding group were represented by DERIS in a comprehensive copyright infringement case involving unauthorized use of typefaces, successfully acting on behalf of all affiliated companies.

Where Creativity Meets Legal Precision

DERIS provides end-to-end copyright services, from enforcement before all relevant authorities, including courts, customs, and administrative bodies, to comprehensive advisory work on copyright management, transactions, and creative rights.

We bring deep sector-specific expertise to copyright law and related matters in Turkey, combining strategic guidance with practical enforcement capabilities to protect your works, resolve disputes, and support your creative and commercial goals. DERIS is recognised as a leading intellectual property practice in Turkey, advising national and international rights holders. With decades of experience in copyright law and creative rights protection, DERIS assists clients across diverse industries with practical, effective solutions.

DERIS represents a diverse range of creative professionals and companies, including directors, producers, authors, software developers, gaming studios, and leading production houses — in all matters relating to copyright protection, management, and enforcement.

DERIS has extensive experience in drafting and reviewing complex copyright agreements, ensuring that the creative and commercial interests of its clients are fully safeguarded.

DERIS has registered numerous copyrights before Customs Authorities and, through successful training programs and awareness initiatives, has helped prevent the circulation of counterfeit goods. Once infringing goods are detained, DERIS acts swiftly to enforce copyright and secure all necessary legal measures.

With a holistic perspective, DERIS evaluates every creative asset strategically, recognising that a work may qualify for protection not only under copyright but also as a trademark or design and always identifying the most effective combination of rights for comprehensive protection.

DERIS provides tailor-made solutions for diverse copyright matters, supported by a wide geographical reach, with successful legal and criminal proceedings in more than 10 cities across 4 regions of Türkiye just in the past two years.

DERIS’s clients include world-leading companies and associations in the creative and entertainment sectors, and the team has a deep understanding of the technical infrastructure and multi-actor ecosystem surrounding online copyright offences, including website operators, hosting providers, service providers, and domain name registrars.

For tailored and reliable advice on copyright protection and enforcement in Turkey, please contact our IP team.

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