Hande Hançar

Intellectual Property

Trademarks and Designs

Copyrights

IP Prosecution

Life Sciences

Technology, Media and Telecom

Hande Hançar joined the firm in 2005 and has been a partner since 2014. She is co-chair of the firm’s intellectual property and technology, media & telecommunication practices.

She advises on intellectual property, both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, domain names and unfair competition. She has extensive litigation experience and has counselled numerous foreign clients on IP strategies, legal disputes, licensing and settlement agreements. Hande has also represented clients in complex patent infringement and validity actions and assisted clients in drafting complex software and patent license contracts.

Within the scope of the technology, media & telecommunication practice group, Hande’s practice focuses on advertising and promotional mechanisms as well as copyright related aspects of the entertainment industry. She helps clients to draft the celebrity talent agreements, production agreements, sponsorship arrangements, and content licenses. In addition she assists clients with respect to sweepstakes and other promotion mechanisms. Hande has also represented clients in complex patent infringement and invalidity actions and assisted clients in drafting complex software and patent license contracts.

Global Advertising Lawyers Association (GALA), Vice President of the GALA EMEA Region

European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA), Chair of the Publications Committee and Member of Copyright Committee

Licensing Executives Society Turkey (LES Turkey), Chair of the Board of Directors

International Federation Of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI), Member

International Trademark Association (INTA), Member

Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle (AIPPI), Member

Polo Player v Jockey: Analysing The Turkish Trademark Department’s Device Marks Decision

ManagingIP, Co-Author, Dec 10, 2025

Popeye without Spinach, Mickey Mouse without Gloves? Copyright Terms and the Public Domain

Legalink Newsletter, Co-Author, May 06, 2025

IP and Music: Feel the Beat of Intellectual Property

Legalink Newsletter, Author, Apr 18, 2025

How to Become a Responsible Influencer?

Legalink Newsletter, Co-Author, Apr 14, 2025

Trademark Protection for Work Titles: Challenges and Insights

Gün + Partners, Co-Author, Apr 03, 2025

How Automotive Associations and Law Firms Can Combat Counterfeit Auto Parts Together

Gün + Partners, Author, Apr 03, 2025

Protection of Work Titles

Gün + Partners, Co-Author, Mar 04, 2025

Creative Signatures: How a Work Reflects Its Author’s Unique Characteristics

Gün + Partners, Co-Author, Mar 04, 2025

An Evaluation on the Trademark Registration of Work Titles

Gün + Partners, Co-Author, Mar 04, 2025

Bit Palas vs. Sinek Sarayı: A Debate on Plagiarism in Creative Works

Gün + Partners, Co-Author, Mar 04, 2025

Freedom of Quotation in Cinema Works

Gün + Partners, Co-Author, Mar 04, 2025

The Karalis Case: A 20-Year Legal Odyssey

Gün + Partners, Co-Author, Mar 04, 2025

“7 Notes” and the Dilemma of Originality: The Limits of Plagiarism and Inspiration in Musical Works

Gün + Partners, Co-Author, Jan 29, 2025

Dealing With Social Media Influencers - Türkiye

LexisNexis, Co-Author, Dec 04, 2024

Amendments to the Consumer Protection Law and E-Commerce Law

Gün + Partners, Co-Author, Nov 01, 2024