Muhammed Yakup Altun

IP Attorney

Muhammed Yakup Altun is a dual-qualified attorney in California and Turkey, specializing in intellectual property law and business law. He earned his LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he focused on international IP law, copyright law, and trademark law. He also holds an LL.B. from Yalova University, Turkey.

He previously served as an associate attorney at NewPoint Law Group, LLP, in the Sacramento area. In that role, his work included drafting and negotiating business contracts, representing clients in IP matters, advising on corporate governance, and litigating business disputes. Earlier, he founded Altun Law and Consulting in Istanbul, Turkey, where he represented clients in trademark prosecution, litigation, and commercial disputes.

His academic contributions include multiple research projects and papers on comparative IP law. Yakup has also been actively involved in the legal community, serving for both Istanbul Bar Association and ABA. Fluent in Turkish and English, Yakup brings a global perspective to his practice.

Recent Articles by Muhammed Yakup Altun

Examining Exhaustion of IP Rights in the United States and China

The doctrine of exhaustion, also known as the first-sale doctrine, is a cornerstone of intellectual property (IP) law. By limiting the control that IP holders can exert over their goods after the first authorized sale, this principle ensures that exclusive rights do not unnecessarily hinder competition or consumer access. Despite the existence of numerous international agreements on intellectual property, such as the TRIPS Agreement, IP rights protection and enforcement still largely operate at the national level. Countries retain the flexibility to implement their own IP laws and regulations based on their domestic priorities, economic policies, and legal traditions.

December 13, 2024

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