Özge Atılgan Karakulak

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“Gün + Partners is a full-service firm, deeply embedded within the Turkish legal landscape.” “The outfit is globally renowned for its tremendous services at extraordinary value.” At the helm, IP veteran Mehmet Gün stands at the vanguard of the IP scene. Boasting an illustrious career of groundbreaking cases, he stands as a beacon of wisdom, adept at handling intricate disputes with strategic precision. Prosecution ace Uğur Aktekin and tenacious litigator Özge Atılgan Karakulak offer robust leadership to the ensemble. Called on by a prestigious line-up of domestic and international entities, Aktekin offers thorough protection and enforcement support. His patrons belong to a spectrum of industries, ranging from consumer goods to technology. “Özge is widely sought after for delivering exceptional analysis, and her strategic mindset sets her apart in the field.” Pınar Arıkan serves as the group’s prosecution director. She is regularly enlisted by her diverse client base to conduct early-stage assessments and offer strategic advice and comprehensive portfolio management. On the contentious side, Selin Sinem Erciyas and Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın “work brilliantly together to achieve landmark victories on behalf of major pharmaceutical companies”. “From discovery proceedings, to trial, to damages judgments after trial, Selin is diligently involved in every phase of the patent litigation. Her fellow trailblazing litigator Aysel utilises a meticulous and analytical approach to each case.” “A trusted ally during patent infringement disputes, Aysel offers bespoke strategic advice.” The bench of litigators also includes senior associates Zeynep Çağla Üstün and Maral Büyükkürkçü. Going from strength to strength, “Zeynep has carved a name for herself among those in the pharmaceuticals field as a go-to for a well-rounded service during infringement disputes.” Also a regular before the Turkish Ministry of Health and Administrative Courts in life sciences, Büyükkürkçü continues to help leading names keep infringers at bay, as well as developing and implementing protective strategies.  

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