Geographically positioned between Europe and Asia, Turkey is a
strategically placed country, with a population of 82 million and a
larger youth population than any EU member state. Taking its place
on the list of G20 countries, Turkey aims to position itself in the
global value chain and strengthen its export platform by focusing
on high-tech patents, including electronic machinery and equipment,
automotive spare parts, railway and maritime transport, and energy
generation and efficiency projects. In addition, as a natural
transport hub, Turkey is a transitional trade platform between
Europe and Asia, which significantly increases the relevance of
appropriate IP rights protection.
While Turkey is an attractive market in many respects,
unfortunately it does have a counterfeiting problem. According to
the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and the
EUIPO study Mapping the Real Routes of Trade in Fake Goods, Turkey
appears to be a significant source of
