NEWSLETTER-2019-metin

268 NEWSLETTER 2019 rejected the trademark application ‘LA MAFIA’ since it is contrary to public policy. Lastly, according to Article 5/1-i of the IPC, ‘Signs that consist of a registered geographical sign or which contain a registered geo- graphical sign shall not be registered as trademarks’ . For example, trademark applications that consist of, or contain, registered geo- graphical signs such as Antakya Kunafah and Malatya Apricot will be rejected ex officio.