What are the phases of application after a trademark has been filed in Turkey?

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The sequence of trademark processing in Turkey is as follows: 

1. Examination – The application will be examined in terms of:
   • Formalities or compliance with requirements
   • Proper classification of goods/services
   • Clarity of descriptions
   • Descriptiveness
   • Capability to be represented graphically
   • Deceptiveness
   • Conflict with prior registrations
2. Publication – Details about the application will be made available to everyone through online posting and in the Bulletin of Trademarks
   • Mark
   • Applicant’s name
   • Applicant’s address
   • Application’s date
   • Application’s number
   • Goods and services
   • Representation of trademark
3. Registration – Once the examiners did not refuse the application and if oppositions after publication have been resolved, the trademark office will then issue the registration grant