Set up the system
A defined project.
We review your current practice, design the policy, procedure, forms and remuneration model, align them with your legal and HR teams, and introduce the process through training.
Employee Invention Management
From disclosure to remuneration, one connected system.
In Türkiye, inventions made by employees are governed by Industrial Property Law No. 6769 and the Regulation on Employee Inventions. The law sets duties, deadlines and rights for both the company and the inventor.
We help businesses design and run an employee invention process that meets these requirements and works in practice, across R&D, management, legal, HR and finance.
Employee invention processTürkiye · IP Law No. 6769
Simplified overview · each case is assessed individually
Why it matters
A legal process with real deadlines.
Employee inventions are not only an IP question. Missed deadlines, unclear ownership or disputes over remuneration can cost a business the very innovations it invested in.
Disclosure in writing, without delay
Employees must report service inventions in writing and without delay, describing the technical problem, the solution and how the invention was made. The employer records the disclosure and confirms the date of receipt in writing.
A four-month claim window
Within four months of a proper disclosure, the employer must notify the employee in writing whether it claims the invention fully or partially. If no claim is made in time, the invention becomes free.
Filing obligations
Once an invention is fully claimed, the employer is obliged to apply for a patent, unless one of the exceptions provided by law, such as trade secret protection, applies.
Incentive award and remuneration
For a fully claimed invention, the employee receives an incentive award of at least the net minimum wage, paid within two months of the application's formal compliance notice. Remuneration for the use of the invention is calculated with the Regulation's groups and coefficients.
Rules that protect the employee
The Regulation's provisions are mandatory in the employee's favour. Employment contracts cannot set them aside, and agreements on a service invention can only be made once the patent application has been filed.
Obligations that outlast employment
Remuneration generally runs for the life of the patent, and objections that an agreement or remuneration is unfair can be raised up to six months after employment ends.
A simplified overview for orientation. Each case depends on its facts and is assessed individually.
Who is involved
One process, many hands.
An employee invention moves through many hands. Without a shared process, each department sees only its own part, and deadlines fall between them.
Inventors
Recognise and report inventions, contribute technical detail and keep information confidential.
R&D & technical managers
Encourage reporting, give a first technical view and connect inventions to development plans.
Management
Decide what to claim and protect, set priorities and approve budgets.
Legal
Align contracts, claim notices, confidentiality and any disputes with the legal framework.
Human resources
Build invention duties into employment terms, onboarding and exit procedures.
Finance & accounting
Calculate, record and pay remuneration, and keep the related records.
We bring these roles together in one coordinated system, with clear responsibilities and timelines.
What we set up
A system that works beyond the paperwork.
We design each element around your organisation's size, R&D activity and existing processes.
Invention policy & procedure
A written policy and step-by-step procedure tailored to your organisation.
Disclosure forms & channels
Practical forms and a clear route for employees to report inventions.
Evaluation committee & criteria
Who assesses disclosures, how, and on what technical and business criteria.
Deadline tracking
Monitoring of claim windows, notices and follow-up actions, so nothing lapses by accident.
Remuneration model
A transparent method for calculating remuneration in line with the Regulation.
Contract & HR alignment
Invention and confidentiality provisions in employment terms that respect employees' mandatory rights, prepared with your legal and HR teams.
Records & archive
Structured records of disclosures, decisions, notices and payments.
Training & awareness
Sessions for inventors, managers and support functions on their roles in the process.
Run it with you
Ongoing support.
Once the system is in place, we can operate it alongside your team: receiving disclosures, preparing evaluations, tracking deadlines and coordinating decisions and filings.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about employee inventions.
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Do we need a written employee invention policy?
A written policy is the clearest way to set out how inventions are reported, assessed and rewarded. It helps employees understand their duties and helps the company meet its deadlines consistently.
What happens if we miss the four-month claim period?
If the employer does not claim an invention in writing within the period, the invention becomes free and the employee may use it. A tracking system is designed to prevent this.
Is remuneration mandatory?
Yes. For a fully claimed invention the employee receives an incentive award, and remuneration is due when the employer benefits from the invention. The Regulation sets out how it is calculated. If the parties cannot agree, the dispute goes to arbitration, and mediation can be tried first.
What happens when an inventor leaves the company?
Rights and obligations arising from an invention continue after employment ends, including confidentiality and remuneration. Exit procedures should address open disclosures and records.
Which companies does this apply to?
Any company, of any size, whose employees create inventions as part of their work.
Can you work with our existing patent attorneys?
Yes. We can coordinate with your current advisors for filings, while helping you run the internal process.
Turn employee inventions into a managed process.
Whether you are setting up your first invention policy or bringing an existing process in line with the law, we can help you build a system your teams can follow.