This document reproduces a report jointly prepared by the OECD and the European Union Intellectual Property Office, approved by the OECD’s Public Governance Committee by written procedure on 29 June 2023 , and prepared for publication by the OECD Secretariat. The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of all Member States of the European Union.
The names of countries and territories used in this joint publication follow the practice of the OECD.
This document, as well as any data and map included herein, are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area.
The information in this document with reference to “Cyprus” relates to the southern part of the Island. There is no single authority representing both Turkish and Greek Cypriot people on the Island. Türkiye recognises the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Until a lasting and equitable solution is found within the context of the United Nations, Türkiye shall preserve its position concerning the “Cyprus issue”.
The Republic of Cyprus is recognised by all members of the United Nations with the exception of Türkiye. The information in this document relates to the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.
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