Türkiye is planning to increase the international recognition of its locally produced goods by securing 80 geographical indication registrations with the European Union by 2027, according to a government roadmap released on Tuesday.
The country currently has 46 products registered under the EU’s geographical indication system, which covers 27 member states. Recent additions include Adana turnip juice and Kayseri pastrami.
Under the 2027 Presidential Annual Program, Türkiye aims to increase the number of registered products to 60 by the end of 2026 before reaching 80 in 2027. The government plans to provide technical assistance to domestic institutions preparing EU applications, with particular attention given to products offering strong export opportunities.
The economic roadmap also highlights Türkiye’s ambitions to strengthen its international patent portfolio. International patent applications originating from the country are expected to reach 2,400 by the end of 2026 and increase to 2,600 in 2027.
Meanwhile, the number of valid patents associated with green technologies and digital transformation is projected to rise to 17,500 by the end of this year and 18,500 next year. Authorities intend to support these developments through international events and targeted assistance for emerging businesses.
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office will also help local inventors showcase their innovations by offering exhibition opportunities at domestic and international technology and trade exhibitions.
In addition, government authorities are preparing a strategy to introduce artificial intelligence into intellectual property registration procedures. The initiative aims to simplify administrative processes and improve efficiency throughout the registration system.
Türkiye also plans to strengthen industrial property education by organizing training programmes for technology development zones and the companies managing them. Academic research and university theses concerning copyright will be systematically collected to make them more accessible to researchers.
The government intends to modernize its existing patent support framework and introduce nationwide campaigns to increase public awareness of intellectual property rights.
Furthermore, the Copyright Education Center will prepare educational materials, including training modules, storybooks and animated content, to teach children and young people about intellectual property and sustainable living.
Authorities will also publish regular economic assessments examining the contribution of copyright-related industries to the national economy and evaluating the impact of intellectual property policies.
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