Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar, LL.M.

Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar graduated from Galatasaray University Faculty of Law in 2007 and completed the Master’s program in Economic Law at the same university in 2009 with her thesis titled “The Concept of Defect within the Scope of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Liability.”

Admitted to the Istanbul Bar in 2008, Pınar has been actively involved in Intellectual Property Law, Health Law, Consumer Law, Advertising and Media Law, and Competition Law. She has provided regulatory compliance and consultancy services as a responsible attorney for leading food, pharmaceutical and medical device companies in Turkey. Since 2017, during her practice as an independent attorney, Pınar has managed clients’ intellectual property registration and portfolio management processes, as well as addressing operational needs in commercial fields including Labour and Real Estate Law.

At our firm, Pınar provides compliance consultancy and litigation services in various fields including Intellectual Property Law, Unfair Competition Law, Competition and Compliance Policies, Health Law, Personal Data Protection Law, Consumer Law, Advertising and Media Law, and Contract and Liability Law. She also represents clients before official authorities and handles disputes arising from these legal areas.

As a registered trademark attorney with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and with extensive experience in trademark portfolio transfers, Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar actively supports clients in trademark registration and protection processes.

In addition to her legal and trademark attorney activities, Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar is actively involved in professional associations and bar activities. She works to ensure the proper implementation of her areas of expertise and advocates for awareness of entrepreneurial law and intellectual property rights among younger generations through her project “Let Your Idea Bloom.” Pınar is the General Secretary of the Intellectual Property Rights Commission of the Istanbul Bar and collaborates with universities in educational initiatives aimed at students.

Deniz Merve Ersoy Pınar provides services to clients in Turkish, English, French, and German.
  • Istanbul Bar Association
    • Intellectual Property Rights Commission
    • Health Law Center
    • Personal Data Protection Commission
  • TÜRKPATENT
  • AIPPI TURKEY Intellectual Property Rights Protection Association
    • Promotion, Organization, and Social Relations Working Group
    • Intellectual Property Agenda Committee
  • INTA
  • MARQUES – IP Emerging Issues Team
  • GSÜMED
  • Fenerbahçe Sports Club
  • “Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property Rights Commission Special Publication for 2018-2020 Activity Period,” Istanbul Bar Association Publications, July 2020 (Co-Editor)
  • “Current Developments and Issues in the Cancellation for Non-Use Procedure,” AIPPI Turkey Intellectual Property Rights Protection Association Publication, 2019 (Co-Editor)
  • “Green Transformation or Greenwashing?”, Workshop Journal, Green Transformation, Issue 88, 2024
  • “Are You Ready for ‘.tr’ Domain Names?”, Workshop Journal, R&D and Production, Issue 87, 2024 (Co-Publication)
  • “An Equitable ‘Short-Cut’ Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism in Domain Name Disputes,” Strategic Partnerships, Workshop Journal, Issue 86, 2024
  • “Republic, Law and Women,” Workshop Journal, Issue 85, 2023 (Co-Publication)
  • “Sustainability and Greenwashing,” Workshop Journal, ESG, Issue 83, 2023 (Co-Publication)
  • “A Brief Legal Perspective on Earthquakes,” Workshop Journal, International Markets, Issue 82, 2023 (Co-Publication)
  • “Current and Expected Agenda in Health Communication,” Workshop Journal, R&D and High-Tech Production, Issue 81, 2023 (Co-Publication)
  • “NFTs in the Metaverse and Intellectual Property,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property Rights Commission, 70th Anniversary of the Copyright Law, 2023
  • “Metaverse and Law – II Opportunities, Risks, and Preventive Measures,” Workshop Journal, Next-Generation Leadership, Issue 80, 2022
  • “NFTs in the Metaverse and Intellectual Property,” Istanbul Bar Association IT Law Commission AI Working Group, AI Era Legal Writing Series, Metaverse Interim Report, 2022
  • “Metaverse and Law – I,” Workshop Journal, Medical Genetics, Issue 79, 2022
  • “Brands in the Promised World: Opportunities & Risks,” AIPPI Turkey Intellectual Property Agenda, Issue 23, 2022
  • “Regulation on Remote Health Services,” Workshop Journal, Industry-Academia Collaborations, Issue 78, 2022
  • “What Does the New Licensing Regulation [Regulation on Licensing of Medicinal Products for Human Use] Bring?”, Workshop Journal, International Operations, Issue 77, 2022 (Co-Publication)
  • ” The Labor Law Practice that Gets Popular in Pandemic: Remote Working” Workshop Journal, Innovative Workplaces and Working Arrangements, Issue 76, 2022 (Co-Publication)
  • “Comparative Advertising,” Brandmap, Issue 46, 2021 (Co-Publication)
  • “Influencer Marketing and Legal Regulations,” Workshop Journal, Corporate Responsibility, Issue 75, 2021 (Co-Publication)
  • “What Does the New Medical Device Regulation Bring?”, Workshop Journal, Clinical Research and Scientific Operations, Issue 74, 2021 (Co-Publication)
  • “Current Developments in Electronic Scientific Meetings and Product Promotion Meetings,” Workshop Journal, Innovation in Health Startups, 2021
  • “What is the Geographical Indication Revisited by the ‘Maraş Ice Cream’ Decision? Who Can Register and How?”, Brandmap, Issue 43, 2021 (Co-Publication)
  • “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,” Workshop Journal, Value-Added Production, Issue 72, 2021 (Co-Publication)
  • “From Advertising and Promotion Legislation to Unfair Competition: Pricing Tariffs for Physicians on Television…”, Brandmap, Issue 42, 2021 (Co-Publication)
  • “The Advertising Board Does Not Allow Advertisements Exploiting the Pandemic,” Workshop Journal, Globalization Localization, Issue 71, 2021
  • “Regulatory Changes [Regulation on Sales, Advertising, and Promotion of Medical Devices] What Does It Bring? What Awaits Us in Practice?”, Workshop Journal, Human-Centered Organization, Issue 70, 2020 (Co-Publication)
  • “How Would You Acquire Your Brand? Some Legal Issues to Consider in the Brand Creation Process…”, Brandmap, Issue 40, 2020 (Co-Publication)
  • “Advertising Board Penalties During the COVID-19 Period,” Brandmap, Issue 39, 2020 (Co-Publication)
  • “COVID-19, Dietary Supplements, Health Claims, and the Advertising Board Approach,” Workshop Journal, Creating Value with Patient-Centeredness, Issue 69, 2020
  • “Unfair Commercial Practices and the Advertising Board Approach in the COVID-19 Atmosphere,” Brandmap, Issue 38, 2020 (Co-Publication)
  • “University-Industry Collaborations and Their Development in Our Country,” Workshop Journal, University-Industry Collaboration, Issue 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?”, Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property Rights Commission Journal, 2020 (Co-Publication)
  • ” 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 Explorer, 2020 (Co-Publication)
  • “Limits in Dermocosmetic Communication,” Workshop Journal, 360° Communication, Issue 66, 2019
  • “Ethics and Reputation,” Workshop Journal, Ethics and Reputation, Issue 64, 2019
  • “Patient Rights and Patients’ Rights,” Workshop Journal, Value Chain in Health, Issue 63, 2019
  • “2019 Currency Regulation Completed,” Workshop Journal, Medical Excellence, Issue 62, 2019
  • “Current Developments and Issues in the Cancellation for Non-Use Procedure,” AIPPI Turkey Intellectual Property Rights Protection Association Publication, 2019
  • “Brand Management in the Digital Space,” Workshop Journal, Digital Brand Management, Issue 61, 2019
  • “A Brief History of Personal Data Protection Legislation in Turkey and Its Place Compared to EU Legislation,” AIPPI Turkey, Intellectual Property Agenda, Issue 16, 2019
  • “Biosimilars,” Workshop Journal, Biosimilars, Issue 60, 2018
  • “Human-Centered Organization,” Workshop Journal, Human-Centered Organization, Issue 59, 2018
  • “Clinical Trials and Drug Development,” Workshop Journal, Clinical Trials and Drug Development, Issue 58, 2018
  • “Localization and Value-Added Production,” Workshop Journal, Localization and Value-Added Production, Issue 57, 2018
  • “Consumer Health – Legislation and Recent Developments,” Workshop Journal, Consumer Health, Issue 56, 2018
  • “A New Institution in Turkish Trademark Law – Non-Use Defense and TÜRKPATENT Practice,” Current Law Journal, 2017
  • “Key Points of Turkey’s New Industrial Property Law,” House Marques, 2017 (Co-Publication)
  • “Time To Think Twice: Important Points of The New Industrial Property Law Regarding the Trademarks,” Lexology, 2017 (Co-Publication)
  • “Pharmaceutical Trademarks,” Workshop Journal, Intellectual Property Rights, Issue 45,
  • “Validity Conditions in Warranty and Guarantee Contracts,” Tribute to Prof. Dr. Duygun Yarsuvat, The Journal of Yeditepe University Faculty of Law, 2013
  • “The Impacts of 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,” Military High Administrative Court Journal, Issue 25, 2010
  • “The Concept of Defect Within the Scope of the Manufacturer’s Liability,” Galatasaray University, unpublished Master’s Thesis in Economic Law, 2009
  • “Recent Decision on The Communique Regarding The Principles For Alcoholic Beverage Advertisements In Turkey,” Marques Newsletter, Issue 7, 2009 (Co-Author)
  • “Television Advertising in A Foreign Language In Turkey,” Marques Newsletter, Issue 5, 2009 (Co-Author)
  • “Alcohol Adverts Regulation Causes Controversy,” Marques Newsletter, Issue 4, 2009 (Co-Author)
  • “Regulation to Tackle Online Abuse,” Marques Newsletter, Issue 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)
  • “Types of Contracts in Consumer Law,” Istanbul Bar Association, unpublished Attorney Internship Thesis, 2008
  • “Malicious Allocation and Use in Light of UDRP and WIPO Decisions,” ISTAC, 2024
  • “Domain Owner Information in the Privacy and Security Equation,” TOBBUYUM, Beyond Digital Borders: Internet Domain Names and Rights Conference, 2024 (Moderator)
  • “Intellectual Property Law,” Innovative Lawyers Platform & Tekno Law Academy, Career and Advancement Training for Lawyers, 2024
  • “Ease of Access to Domain Owner Information: ICANN Registration Data Request Service,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property and Industrial Rights Committee, 2024 (Moderator)
  • “Malicious Allocation and Use in Light of UDRP and WIPO Decisions,” Galatasaray University, Symposium on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Intellectual Property Disputes, 2023
  • “Definition, Types, and Application Process of Trademarks at TÜRKPATENT,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property and Industrial Rights Committee, Trademark Attorney Exam 16th Preparation Training, 2023
  • “The Role of Criminal Law in the Protection of Industrial Rights,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property and Industrial Rights Committee, 2023 (Moderator)
  • “Designs as Works: Cumulative Protection & Practical Issues,” Art Law Institute, Law & Art Academy, 2022
  • “Brands in the Promised World: Opportunities & Risks,” Galatasaray University, Metaverse and Law Conference, 2022
  • “NFTs’ Place in the Metaverse and Intellectual Property,” Istanbul University, ILSA, Information Law Committee Event, 2022
  • “Social Media as a New Public Space and the Law of Social Media,” Galatasaray University, Computer Engineering Faculty – Social Media Course, 2022
  • “Legal Considerations When Promoting in the Virtual World,” Galatasaray University, Communication Faculty, Brand Management Course, 2022
  • “A General Overview of Intellectual Property in Light of ECtHR Decisions,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property and Industrial Rights Committee, 2022 (Moderator)
  • “The Legal Regime of Inventions and Designs in Higher Education Institutions under the Industrial Property Law,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property and Industrial Rights Committee, 2022 (Moderator)
  • “Advertising Law in the Context of Dietary Supplements,” Marmara University, Health Law Master’s Program, Pharmaceutical Law Course, 2022
  • “Scope, Limits, and Exclusions of Design Protection,” Law Podcast Intellectual Property and Information Law Series, Spotify Podcast, 2022
  • “Definition, Types, and Application Process of Trademarks at TÜRKPATENT,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property and Industrial Rights Committee, Trademark Attorney Exam 15th Preparation Training, 2021
  • “Strategic Communication on Social Media in the Context of Freedom of Expression, Advertising Law, and Personal Data Protection,” Galatasaray University, Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Communication Strategies and Public Relations – Brand Management Course & Thesis Master’s Program in Strategic Communication Management – Strategic Communication on Social Media Course, 2021
  • “Social Media as a New Public Space and the Law of Social Media,” Galatasaray University, Computer Engineering Faculty – Social Media Course, 2021
  • “Patent and Intellectual Property Rights in the Pharmaceutical Sector,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property and Industrial Rights Committee, 2021 (Moderator)
  • “Strategic Communication on Social Media in the Context of Freedom of Expression, Advertising Law, and Personal Data Protection,” Galatasaray University, Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Communication Strategies and Public Relations – Brand Management Course & Thesis Master’s Program in Strategic Communication Management – Strategic Communication on Social Media Course, 2020
  • “Social Media as a New Public Space and the Law of Social Media,” Galatasaray University, Computer Engineering Faculty – Social Media Course, 2020
  • “Absolute and Relative Grounds for Refusal in the Trademark Registration Process,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property and Industrial Rights Committee, Trademark Attorney Exam 14th Preparation Training, 2019
  • “Strategic Communication on Social Media in the Context of Freedom of Expression, Advertising Law, and Personal Data Protection,” Galatasaray University, Thesis Master’s Program in Strategic Communication Management – Strategic Communication on Social Media Course, 2019
  • “Social Media as a New Public Space and the Law of Social Media,” Galatasaray University, Computer Engineering Faculty – Social Media Course, 2019
  • “Fundamental Legal Concepts in Entering Trade – Considerations and Key Points in Company Formation,” Galatasaray University GSUINNOVE Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Center, Legal Seminar for Entrepreneurs, 2019
  • “Fundamental Legal Concepts in Introduction to Business – Considerations and Key Points in Company Establishment,” Istanbul Technical University Entrepreneurship Club and ITU Ginova, 2019
  • “Fundamental Legal Concepts in Introduction to Business – Considerations and Key Points in Company Establishment,” Yıldız Technical University Entrepreneurship Club, 2019
  • “Fundamental Legal Concepts in Introduction to Business – Considerations and Key Points in Company Establishment,” KAMARA Office, Company Formation Training, 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 and Various Possibilities of Digital Communication in the Health Sector,” Workshop Communication Meetings, Digital Communication in the Health 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 Significant Innovations and Current Situation in Trademark and Patent Registration Processes with Law No. 6769, FICPI Intellectual Property Agents Association, 2018
  • “Current Developments and Issues in Non-Use Cancellation Actions,” AIPPI TURKEY Intellectual Property Rights Protection Association Panel, 2018
  • “A New Institution in Turkish Trademark Law – Non-Use Defence and TÜRKPATENT Practice,” Istanbul Bar Association Intellectual Property and Industrial Rights Committee, 2017
  • “Sale and Promotion of Medical Devices in Turkey,” Informa Med-Tech Summit, 2017
  • “Legal Dimensions of Advertising & Marketing,” Private Presentation, 2016
  • “Legal Perspective on Pharmaceutical Company-Patient Association Relationships,” Patient Communication Summit, 2015
  • “Advertising and Promotion in the Cosmetics and Dietary Supplements Sector,” Seminar on Advertising and Promotion in the Health Sector, 2015
  • “Non-Use Cancellation Actions in Various Jurisdictions,” Marques Annual Meeting, Brands & Marketing Team Workshop, 2015
  • “Written Communication Techniques – Legal Consequences of Email,” Private Presentation, 2013