In the early years of her career, Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar worked on Intellectual and Industrial Property Law, Life Sciences Law, Consumer Law, Advertising and Media Law as a senior specialist lawyer in leading law offices. Throughout her career, she worked intensively on Contracts Law and Torts Law, offered regulatory compliance and consulting services for leading food, pharmaceuticals and medical device companies in Turkey as the lawyer in charge. After 2017, she responded to operational needs of her clients, including the ones in fields of Business Law and Property Law, under DP Law & Consultancy founded by herself; and in April 2020 she merged her office with Pekdinçer Law Firm and has been a partner of our Office since then.

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In our office, she provides consulting services for several national and international companies on regulatory compliance in Intellectual and Industrial Property Law, Unfair Competition Law, Life Sciences Law, Personal Data Protection Law, Consumer Law, Media and Advertising Law. Furthermore she provides advocacy services, including representation before the authorities, for any conflict settlements in relation therewith as well as a consulting and a practicing attorney attending trials when necessary in Torts Law and Contract Law.

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As a trademark attorney registered before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office with extensive experience in trademark portfolio transfers, Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar also offers active support for her clients for trademark registration and protection processes.

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In addition to her activities as a lawyer and trademark attorney, Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar also works actively in the Bar Association and other Professional Associations to ensure that the proper practice takes hold in her own fields of law and she strives to raise awareness of Entrepreneurship Law and Intellectual Property Rights among the young generations through the project “Fikrin Çiçek Açsın” ("Let Your Idea Blossom") developed by herself. Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar officiates as the General Secretary for the Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission of Istanbul Bar Association and reaches out to students through trainings which she offers in cooperation with the universities.

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Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar provides consultancy and advocacy services to her Clients in Turkish, English, French, and German.

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Memberships

• AIPPI (the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) TURKEY - Promotion, Organization and Social Relations Task Force

• INTA

• MARQUES – IP Emerging Issues Team

• IFIS Food & Health Information - ESCALEX Country Expert

• Istanbul Bar Association - Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission

• Istanbul Bar Association - Health Law Center

• Istanbul Bar Association - Commission for Personal Data Protection

 

Books

• “Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission Exclusive Publication for Activity Period 2018-2020”, Istanbul Bar Association, July 2020 (Co-Editor)

• "Current Developments and Issues Faced in the Institution of Cancelation due to Non-Use”, Publication of AIPPI (the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) Turkey, 2019 (Co-Editor)

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Publications

• “What Brings the New Licensing Regulation on Pharmaceutical Products”, Workshop Publication, Uluslararası Operasyonlar (International Operations), No 77, 2022 (Co-Author)

• “The Labor Law Practice that Gets Popular in Pandemic: Remote Working”, Workshop Magazine, Yenilikçi İşyerleri ve Çalışma Düzenleri (Reformist Workplaces and Work Order), No 76, 2022 (Co-Author)

• “Comparative Advertisements”, Brandmap, No 46, 2021 (Co-Author)

• “Influencer Marketing and the Regulations”, Workshop Magazine, Kurumsal Sorumluluk (Corporate Liability), No 75, 2021 (Co-Author)

• “What Brings the New Medical Device Regulation”, Workshop Magazine, Klinik Araştırmalar ve Bilimsel Operasyonlar, (Clinical Researches and Scientific Operations), No 74, 2021 (Co-Author)

• “Recent Developments on Electronic Scientific Meetings and Product Promotion Meetings”, Workshop Magazine, Sağlıkta İnovasyon Startup’lar (Inovation in Health Startups)”, 2021

• “What is the Geographical Indications that Came Up Again with the Decision of “Maras Icecream”? Who Can Register and How? Brandmap, No 43, 2021 (Co-Author)

• “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”, Workshop Magazine, Katma Değerli Üretim (Value-added Production), No 72, 2021 (Co-Author)

• “From the Violation of Advertisement and Promotion Legislations to Unfair Competition: the Price Tariffs applied on TV for the Doctors, Brandmap, No 42, 2021 (Co-Author)

• “The Advertisement Board Does Not Permit the Ads that Takes Power from The Pandemic” Workshop Magazine, Globalleşme – Yerelleşme (Globalisation – Localisation), No 71, 2021

• “What Brings the Amendments? What Waits Us in Practice? [Regulation on Sale, Advertisement and Promotion of the Medical Devices]” Workshop Publication, İnsan İçin Organizasyon (Organization for Human), No 70, 2020 (Co-Author)

• “How Would You Take Your Trademark? Some Matters of Law that has to be taken into Consideration when Creating a Trademark”, Brandmap, No 40, 2020 (Co-Author)

• "Penalties of the Advertisement Board during the COVID-19 Pandemic”, Brandmap, No 39, 2020 (Co-Author)

• “Covid-19, Food Supplements, Health Claims and Approach of the Advertisement Board”, Workshop Magazine, Hasta Odaklılıkla Değer Yaratmak (Value Creating on Patient Focus), No 69, 2020

• "Unfair Trade Practices in the COVID-19 Atmosphere and Approach of the Advertisement Board", Brandmap, No 38, 2020 (Co-Author)

• “Cooperation Between Universities and the Industry and Development Thereof in Our Country", Workshop Publication, Üniversite-Sanayi İşbirliği (Cooperation Between Universities and the Industry), No 68, 2020

• "Is Referral to Mediation Ceasing to be a Prerequisite to File a Case in Industrial Property Law if the Case for Damages is Filed Along with the Demand for Announcement of Infringement?", Publication of Istanbul Bar Association, Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission, 2020 (Co-Author)

• “Is Referral to Mediation Ceasing to be a Prerequisite to File a Case in Industrial Property Law if the Case for Damages is Filed Along with the Demand for Announcement of Infringement?", IPR Gezgini (IPR Wanderer), 2020 (Co-Author)

• “Boundaries in Dermocosmetics Communication", Workshop Publication, 360° İletişim (360° Communication), No 66, 2019

• “Ethics and Reputation”, Workshop Publication, Etik ve İtibar, No 64, 2019

• "Patient Rights and the Rights of the Patients", Workshop Publication, Sağlıkta Değer Zinciri (Healthcare Value Chain), No 63, 2019

• “Exchange Rate Arrangement for Year 2019 is Concluded”, Workshop Publication, Medikal Mükemmellik (Medical Perfection), No 62, 2019

• "Current Developments and Issues Faced in the Institution of Cancelation due to Non-Use”, Publication of AIPPI (the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) Turkey, 2019

• “Digital Brand Management”, Workshop Publication, Dijitalde Marka Yönetimi, No 61, 2019

• “A Short History of the Legislation on Personal Data Protection in Turkey and its Standing in Terms of EU Legislation”, AIPPI Turkey, Fikri Gündem (Intellectual Agenda), No 16, 2019

• “Biosimilars", Workshop Publication, Biyobenzerler, No 60, 2018

• “Human Centered Organization", Workshop Publication, İnsan Odaklı Organizasyon, No 59, 2018

• “Clinical Research and Pharmaceutical Development", Workshop Publication, Klinik Araştırmalar ve İlaç Geliştirme, No 58, 2018

• “Localization and Value-Added Manufacturing", Workshop Publication, Yerelleşme ve Katma Değerli Üretim, No 57, 2018

• “Consumer Health - Legislation and Current Developments", Workshop Publication, Consumer Health No 56, 2018

• “A New Institution in Turkish Trademark Law - Defense of Non-Use and Practice of TÜRKPATENT", Güncel Hukuk Dergisi (Current Law Journal), 2017

• “Key points of Turkey’s New Industrial Property Law”, House Marques, 2017, (Co-Author)

• “Time To Think Twice: Important Points of The New Industrial Property Law Regarding the Trademarks”, Lexology, 2017 (Co-Author)

• “Pharmaceutical Trademarks", Workshop Publication, Fikri Mülkiyet Hakları (Intellectual Property Rights), No 45, 2015

• "Terms of Validity for Guarantee and Surety Agreements", Tribute to Prof. Dr. Duygun Yarsuvat, The Journal of Yeditepe University Faculty of Law, 2013

• “The Impacts of the New System on Class 35”, Mondaq, 2012

• “Warranties and Disclaimers in Turkey”, International Bar Association Newsletter, Warranties and Disclaimers, 2011 (Co-Author)

• "Public Service and Consumer Law", Journal of the High Military Administrative Court, No 25, 2010

• “The Concept of Defect within the Scope of Responsibility of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer”, Galatasaray University, Economic Law, Unpublished Project for LL. M Degree, 2009

• “Recent Decision on The Communiqué Regarding the Principals For Alcoholic Beverage Advertisements In Turkey”, Marques Newsletter, No 7, 2009 (Co-Author)

• “Television Advertising in A Foreign Language in Turkey”, Marques Newsletter, No 5, 2009, (Co-Author)

• “Alcohol Advertisements Regulation Causes Controversy”, Marques Newsletter, No 4, 2009 (Co-Author)

• “Regulation to Tackle Online Abuse”, Marques Newsletter, No 2, 2009 (Co-Author)

• “A Source of Dilemma: Arrangements on Comparative Advertising and Its Application by Turkish Advertising Authority”, International Bar Association Newsletter, Product Law and Advertising, 2009 (Co-Author)

• “Contract Types in Consumer Law", Istanbul Bar Association, Unpublished Law Internship Thesis, 2008.

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Verbal Presentations

• “Trademarks at the Metaverse: Opportunities & Risks”, Galatasaray University, Metaverse ve Hukuk Konferansı, 2022

• “NFT’s at Metaverse and Intellectual Property”, Istanbul University, ILSA, IT Law Commission Event, 2022

• “Social Media as a New Public Sphere and Social Media Law”, Galatasaray University, Computer Engineering Faculty - Social Media Course, 2022

• "What are the Things that has to be Taken Into Consideration While Advertising in Virtual World?”, Galatasaray University, Communication Faculty, Brand Management Course, 2022

• “General Overview of the Intellectual Property Under the Light of the European Court of Human Rights’ Decisions”, Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission, 2022 (Moderation)

• “Legal Status of the Inventions and Designs Made in the Higher Educational Institutions within the Scope of the Industrial Property Law", Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission, 2022 (Moderator)

• “Advertising Law in terms of Food Supplements”, Marmara University, Health Law Master Programme, Pharma Law Course, 2022

• "The Scope, Borders and Out of Protection Situations of Design Protection”, LawPodcast, Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law Serial, Spotify Podcast, 2022

• “Description and Types of the Trademarks and the Application Procedure within the Turkish PTO”,  Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission, Fifteenth Training Session for Preparation to the Exam to Become a Trademark Attorney, 2021

• “Strategic Communication in Social Media within the Context of Freedom of Expression, Advertising Law and Personal Data Protection”, Galatasaray University, Thesis Master's Degree Program in Strategic Communication Management – Strategic Communication in Social Media Course, 2021

• “Social Media as a New Public Sphere and Social Media Law”, Galatasaray University, Computer Engineering Faculty - Social Media Course, 2021

• “Patent and Intellectual Property Rights in Pharmaceutical Industry”, Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission, 2021 (Moderation)

• “Strategic Communication in Social Media within the Context of Freedom of Expression, Advertising Law and Personal Data Protection”, Galatasaray University, Non-Thesis Master's Degree Program in Communication Strategies and Public Relations – Brand Management Course & Thesis Master's Degree Program in Strategic Communication Management – Strategic Communication in Social Media Course, 2020

•  “Social Media as a New Public Sphere and Social Media Law”, Galatasaray University, Computer Engineering Faculty - Social Media Course, 2020

• “Absolute and Relative Grounds for Refusal in Trademark Registration Process”, Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission, Fourteenth Training Session for Preparation to the Exam to Become a Trademark Attorney, 2019

• “Strategic Communication in Social Media within the Context of Freedom of Expression, Advertising Law and Personal Data Protection”, Galatasaray University, Thesis Master's Degree Program in Strategic Communication Management – Strategic Communication in Social Media Course, 2019

• “Social Media as a New Public Sphere and Social Media Law”, Galatasaray University, Computer Engineering Faculty - Social Media Course, 2019

• “Basic Legal Concepts in Introduction to Commerce – What Comes to Mind and What Must Be Kept in Mind on the Road to Starting a Business”, Galatasaray University GSUINNOVE Entrepreneurship and Innovativeness Research Center, Law Seminar for Entrepreneurs, 2019

• “Basic Legal Concepts in Introduction to Commerce – What Comes to Mind and What Must Be Kept in Mind on the Road to Starting a Business”, Istanbul Technical University Entrepreneurship Club and İTÜ Ginova, 2019

• “Basic Legal Concepts in Introduction to Commerce – What Comes to Mind and What Must Be Kept in Mind on the Road to Starting a Business”, Yıldız Technical University Entrepreneurship Club, 2019

• “Basic Legal Concepts in Introduction to Commerce – What Comes to Mind and What Must Be Kept in Mind on the Road to Starting a Business”, KAMARA Office, Training on How to Start a Business, 2019

• “A Practical Approach to Comparative Law In 21st Century: Use Of Third-Party Trademarks As Keyword And Metatag”, Kadir Has University, Faculty of Law, 2018

• “Legal Limits of Digital Communication in the Healthcare Sector and Various Possibilities”, Workshop Communication Meetings, Digital Communication in the Healthcare Sector, 2018

• “Important Innovations in the Trademark Registration Process and the State of Affairs in Practice: Consent of the Right Holder and Proving Use in Case of Objections to Publication”, Panel on Important Innovations in the Trademark and Patent Registration Process Introduced by the IPC Numbered 6769 and the State of Affairs in Practice, FICPI International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys, 2018

• "Current Developments and Issues Faced in the Institution of Cancelation due to Non-Use”, Panel of AIPPI (the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) TURKEY, 2018

• "A New Institution in Turkish Trademark Law - Defense of Non-Use and Practice of TÜRKPATENT", Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual and Industrial Rights Commission, 2017

• “Sale and Promotion of Medical Devices in Turkey”, Informa Med-Tech Summit, 2017

• “Advertising & Marketing with their Legal Dimensions”, Exclusive Presentation, 2016

•  “A Legal Perspective on the Relationships Between the Pharmaceutical Firm and Patients' Associations”, Patient Communication Summit, 2015

• “Advertising and Promotion in the Cosmetics and Food Supplements Sector”), Seminar on Advertising and Promotion in the Healthcare Sector, 2015

• “Cancellation Actions due to Non-use in Various Jurisdictions”, Marques Annual Meeting, Brands & Marketing Team Workshop, 2015

•  “Written Communication Techniques – Legal Outcomes Attributable to E-Mail”, Exclusive Presentation, 2013

• “Food Supplements and Their Standing in the Turkish Legislation”, SÜRDER Healthcare Products Association, 2012

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