The intangible nature of intellectual property lends itself vulnerable to theft. IP theft, as evidenced by the global proliferation of counterfeit and pirate products, drains economies of revenue and jobs and puts downward pressure on innovation, international trade and investment. As a result, strong IP protection goes hand-in-hand with government policies to encourage investment in IP and the realization of the significant benefits of IP to a country's growth and development.

Value of IP in Turkey

Key legislative and policy recommendations

Turkey has taken concrete actions to enhance its IPR regime by enacting better legislation; increasing the number of raids, arrests and prosecutions for IP crime; establishing specialized IPR courts; increasing public awareness; and participating in initiatives for international cooperation. These steps have met with tangible results, but challenges remain.

Improvements in legislation encompass a wide range of recommendations to address deficiencies and ambiguities in criminal IP law and procedures that are relevant to police enforcement, the court room, at the border and on the internet. Additionally enhancing international cooperation and fully implementing international IP treaties will contribute to a robust IPR regime.

Policy recommendations include various measures, actions and initiatives aimed at supporting the implementation and enforcement of IP legislation, interagency cooperation and raising public awareness.

Documents

Download the full BASCAP report, Promoting and Protecting Intellectual Property in Turkey.