Turkish Copyright Law Additional Article 4: online infringement
For works used online without permission in Turkey, the rights holder first notifies the content provider, which must remove the content within three days; otherwise the public prosecutor can order access to be stopped.
What it says
When a work is made available online without the rights holder's permission, the content provider removes it within three days of the rights holder's application. If the infringement continues, the rights holder can apply to the public prosecutor, who can have access providers suspend the service.
In practice
- Collect the URL and proof of ownership (original files, publication dates, contracts).
- Write to the content provider.
- If not removed in three days, go to the prosecutor.
For global platforms the DMCA is often faster.
General information, not legal advice. In real cases we work alongside lawyers who specialise in digital rights.
Frequently asked questions
Does partial use of my photo count?
Using an original part of a work can infringe; exceptions such as quotation and news reporting depend on the facts.