Interview: Turkish Copyright Protection on Fine Art Works in the Public Domain

January 30, 2019

An interview with our founding partner, Attorney at Law N. Berkay Kirci, was featured in the periodical Zıtlar Mecmuası, known for its significant articles on culture, art, and society.

The discussion focused on the protection of artworks in the public domain under Turkish copyright law.

During the interview, key topics were covered, including:

• The definition of a "work" under the 5846 numbered Turkish Copyright Act.

• The nature of works in the public domain.

• Ownership of these works and the rights of the proprietors derived from the said works.

• Measures proprietors can take in case of infringement.

This insightful interview, conducted in Turkish, provided a comprehensive overview of intellectual property protection for fine artworks in Turkey.