OECD Report Names Turkey As Second Largest Source Economy For Counterfeit And Pirated Goods

The 2016 Report on Trade in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods ("Report") was published on 18 April 2016 by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's ("OECD"). The Report gives detailed insights into global counterfeiting activities, as well as ranks the most affected countries and industries. The Report notes that more than 100,000 seizures occurred globally during 2011 to 2013 and Turkey is the third largest source economy for infringing goods. Luxury products are identified as the most frequently seized goods around the world.

The report addresses infringement of trademarks, copyrights and patents and is based on studies of international trade statics and customs seizures of infringing products between 2011 and 2013.