Turkish trademark and patent attorney and licensed real estate broker in Istanbul
I help international clients protect their intellectual property in Türkiye and complete Istanbul real estate transactions with confidence. One point of contact, two regulated practices, clear and transparent fees.
Working with clients in English, Turkish, and Chinese.
About
I am Burak Unal, an Istanbul based professional working across two regulated fields. As a registered Turkish Trademark and Patent Attorney (Marka ve Patent Vekili), I represent clients before Turkpatent, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. As a licensed Real Estate Broker (Emlak Danışmanı, yetki belgesi holder), I execute residential and commercial property transactions in Istanbul.
I hold an MSc in Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Business Management from Boğaziçi University in Istanbul. That background shapes how I work: rigorous, commercially minded, and focused on the outcome that matters to you.
My clients are largely international, particularly Chinese and English speaking, who need a reliable local partner for Turkish IP protection, Istanbul property, and the practical steps of investing in Türkiye. I keep the process direct and the communication clear in your language.
What I do
Two regulated practices and hands on advisory, coordinated by one person who knows your file end to end.
Registration and enforcement of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyright at Turkpatent, plus international coordination.
Residential and commercial property transactions in Istanbul, with buyer representation built for international clients.
Practical guidance and coordination for foreign investors entering the Turkish market, connecting you to the right licensed professionals.
Why me
Registered patent and trademark attorney and licensed real estate broker in one place. Fewer handoffs, clearer accountability.
On the ground where your filings and transactions actually happen, with direct access to Turkpatent and local property networks.
I work fluently with English, Turkish, and Chinese speaking clients, so nothing is lost in translation on matters that carry real value.
Clear scope and clear pricing agreed before we start. You always know what you are paying for and why.
Credentials
Education and registrations you can verify.
FAQ
Common questions on Turkish IP protection and Istanbul real estate.
Yes. As a registered Turkish Trademark and Patent Attorney (Marka ve Patent Vekili), I am authorised to represent you before Turkpatent for trademark, patent, industrial design, and copyright matters, including filing, prosecution, opposition, and renewals.
Yes. Applicants without a residence or commercial establishment in Türkiye must be represented before Turkpatent by a registered Turkish attorney. I act as that local representative: I file and prosecute the application, receive official correspondence, and keep you informed at every stage, so you never need to travel to Türkiye for the process.
In most cases yes. I coordinate protection in Türkiye either through a national application at Turkpatent or through the Madrid System, and I advise which route fits your portfolio and budget.
A straightforward trademark application that faces no objection or opposition typically completes within several months. Timelines vary with examination and any third party opposition, and I keep you updated at each stage.
Yes. As a licensed Real Estate Broker (Emlak Danışmanı), I represent buyers through the full transaction, from search and due diligence coordination to the title deed (tapu) transfer, and I work in English and Chinese as well as Turkish.
I coordinate checks on the title record, any encumbrances, zoning and permit status, and independent valuation, and I flag anything that needs a specialist legal or tax opinion before you commit.
It can, subject to current thresholds and rules. I coordinate the property side and connect you with the right licensed professionals for the immigration process, so the two workstreams stay aligned.
Send a short note by email or WhatsApp describing what you need: a trademark to protect, a property brief, or an investment question. I reply personally, usually within one business day, with the next steps, a clear scope, and a fee quote before you commit to anything.
Contact
Tell me briefly what you need. I reply personally.
burakunalprojects@gmail.com
+90 533 140 04 96
/in/unalburak
Office
Istanbul, Türkiye
I usually respond within one business day.