Brand and Logo Usage in Sports: An Evaluation from the Perspective of Intellectual Property Rights
Introduction Today, sports clubs and organizations stand out not only for their sporting achievements but also for their brand value and commercial identity... Read More
Legal Nature and Termination Conditions of Broadcasting Rights Agreements
INTRODUCTION Today, the sports industry relies not only on athletic performance but also on a large economic cycle integrated with media and broadcasting. In this context, sports... Read More
Is using JetBrains IDEs without a license a crime?
1. Introduction: The Role and Popularity of JetBrains IDEs JetBrains produces numerous integrated development environments (IDEs) that provide high productivity for software developers. IntelliJ... Read More
Is the Unlicensed Use of PLM, ERP, MRP, and MES Systems a Crime?
1. Introduction: Management Systems Software in Digitalizing Industry With the digitalization processes in industry, not only physical production but also workflow, planning, quality, maintenance and human resources... Read More
Is Unlicensed Use of CAM Software a Crime?
1. Introduction: What is CAM? Its Place in Industry CAM software is used in computer-aided manufacturing systems to generate toolpaths for CNC machines and optimize digital manufacturing processes... Read More
Digital Legacy: Who Inherits the Social Media Accounts and Digital Assets of a Deceased Person?
I. INTRODUCTION Traditional inheritance law regulates tangible assets such as movable and immovable property, receivables, and company shares; however, it now also covers individuals' social media accounts, emails... Read More
What is the legal status of NFTs?
Introduction: NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are a structure that, with the development of blockchain technology, makes it possible to uniquely identify digital assets and transparently document ownership relationships. So, what are NFTs...?. Read More
Employer's Criminal Liability Due to Unlicensed Software: Is Company Fault Sufficient?
Introduction Software license violations expose not only individuals but also companies and employers to serious legal and criminal risks. In practice, most commonly... Read More
Distinguishing Software Piracy Under the Turkish Penal Code and the Turkish Copyright Law: Which Law Governs It?
Introduction Which law should be applied in software piracy cases is a frequently debated topic. This is because in Türkiye, both the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works (FSEK) and... Read More
Is Downloading Unlicensed Software from the Internet a Crime? The Legal Distinction Between User and Distributor
Introduction With the development of internet infrastructure and the proliferation of file-sharing platforms such as torrents, access to unlicensed software in the digital environment has increased significantly. However, many users... Read More