1. Directorate General of Copyright TURKEY WIPO Mission to Ankara, Turkey in Respect of a Development of a Guide on Economic Issues of Intellectual Property Rights 2 of May, 2012 Directorate General of Copyright Ministry of Culture and Tourism

2. INTRODUCTION OF DG OF COPYRIGHT Directorate General of Copyright is one of the main departments of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism First copyright protection in legislative framework begins with the Ottoman Empire Modern Copyright Law was coded in 1951 named Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works no.5846 2www.telifhaklari.gov.tr

3. In 2011 Directorate General was reorganized. The administration of Copyright and Cinema was separated in two different Directorate Generals that enables a wide capacity and effective performance. Our mission is; To provide effective functioning of Intellectual Property System 3www.telifhaklari.gov.tr

4. SY SYSTEM HAS FOUR MAIN INSTRUMENTS Turkish Copyright System Banderole Inspection Comissions Registration Certification 4www.telifhaklari.gov.tr

5. BANDEROLE SYSTEM It is a label with a holographic characteristic, consisting of serial numbers and security band. it is obligatory to use Copyright Automation System (TEHAKSIS) for non- periodicals banderols. By this system, the application forms can be filled in on the internet also. 5www.telifhaklari.gov.tr

6. The commissions that execute ex-officio control of the banderole implementation There are 81 provincial inspection commissions functioning in Turkey. 6 INSPECTION COMMISSIONS www.telifhaklari.gov.tr

7. Film producers and phonogram producers that make the first fixation of films and musical works sounds are obliged to have their productions recorded and registered Unique system in the world 7 REGISTRATION www.telifhaklari.gov.tr

8. In the framework of Copyright Law; the enterprises recording, reproducing and selling or disseminating the materials on which intellectual and artistic works are fixed, are obliged to obtain a certificate 8 CERTIFICATION www.telifhaklari.gov.tr

9. EU – TURKEY WORKING GROUP The first meeting of the Working Group was held in Ankara on 18 May 2011. The second meeting of the Working Group was held in Ankara on 18 January 2012. Cooperative relationships with the EU. 9www.telifhaklari.gov.tr

10. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS – Provincial Inspection Commissions – Provincial Directorates of Culture and Tourism – FISAUM and BILFIM PROJECTS – Projects of both Collecting Societies and private sector. www.telifhaklari.gov.tr10

11. AMENDEMENT OF LAW NO 5846 Full harmonization to EU Acquis and international regulations Collecting Societies Catching the recent technological developments in the digital world www.telifhaklari.gov.tr11

12. COOPERATION PROTOCOL WITH MINISTRY OF INTERIOR Number of the Provincial Inspection Commissions has increased from 65 to 81 Presidency of the Commissions was delegated to the National Police www.telifhaklari.gov.tr12

13. PROTOCOL ON PRINCIPLES OF RECIPROCAL ACCESS, SHARING AND USE OF DATA IN THE FIELD OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Ministry of Justice Electronic access to the information and documents in the judicial process Strengthening the fight against violation of the rights Turkish Judiciary Information System (UYAP) and Copyright Automation System (TEHAKSIS) www.telifhaklari.gov.tr13

14. US - TURKEY COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS WORKING GROUP 2 Meetings Legal regulations on copyrights and related rights, institutional operation, enforcement and activities concerning the raising of awareness on fight against piracy. www.telifhaklari.gov.tr14

15. THE SURVEY ON THE SOCIAL PERCEPTION CONCERNING PIRACY Measuring the level of public consciousness. 2.500 people in 16 cities more efforts need to be exerted www.telifhaklari.gov.tr15

16. Banderole TypesNumber Banderoles for non-periodicals 289.193.982 Banderoles for cinema and music 55.747.371 TOTAL344.941.353 2011 Statistics on banderoles are as below: www.telifhaklari.gov.tr16

17. 2011 Statistics on certificates are as below: ACTIVITYNUMBER Blank Recording Material Production 1 Distribution910 Import168 Renting and Lending45 Printing House496 Music Producer34 Sale2409 Transmission and Projection of Cinema Films 41 Film Producer26 Publisher1188 TOTAL5318 www.telifhaklari.gov.tr17

18. Statistics on illegal pirated materials seized at raids are as below: 23 Specialized Intellectual Property Rights Courts 2008200920102011 TOTAL NUMBER 29.579.85516.891.78524.591.62015.532.949 www.telifhaklari.gov.tr18

19. Statistics on Cinema Sector in Turkey TOTAL BOX OFFICE REVENUE www.telifhaklari.gov.tr19

20. Statistics on Cinema Sector in Turkey 2002-2005 FINANCIAL SUPPORT GIVEN TO FEATURE FILMS www.telifhaklari.gov.tr20

21. TELEVISION SERIES Sector which worths 2 billion Turkish Liras Series Export www.telifhaklari.gov.tr21

22. DG OF COPYRIGHT TURKEY THANK YOU www.telifhaklari.gov.tr22