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.

DERIS represents industry-leading film and production companies, as well as the world’s foremost online anti-piracy organization comprising over 50 major media and entertainment companies, to protect and enforce their copyright and related rights.

Based on the criminal offence of copyright violation, DERIS successfully led the takedown of a platform attracting 28 million monthly visitors and hosting over 3,000 movies and 1,200 TV series.

DERIS represents a wide range of leading creators, including film studios, directors, authors, program producers, software developers, and gaming companies.

A hacker with 10,000 followers and over 100 stolen accounts from leading entertainment companies was identified and arrested for committing criminal copyright violations, targeting unreleased, multi-million-dollar films and major digital content platforms

DERIS represented a holding group with more than 20 subsidiaries in a comprehensive case concerning copyright infringement involving the 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.

Registration of copyright and related rights

Infringement and compensation actions

Obtaining and enforcement of preliminary injunctions

Criminal proceedings and raid operations

Cease-and-desist letters and settlement correspondence

Oppositions before Turkish Patent and Trademark Office based on copyright

Review and drafting of all types of copyright-related agreements

Alternative dispute resolution for copyright-related matters

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.

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