The BBC reports that the EU has offered to begin talks with Turkey that could ultimately lead to Turkey becoming a member of the EU. 3 October has been offered as a start date for the talks, which could take as long as 15 years, though Turkey has not officially responded yet. Turkey�s entry to the EU though is likely to be dependent on its taking steps to recognise Cyprus.
The IPKat notes that if Turkey does accede, that�ll be one more country in which proprietors� Community trade marks and designs will be effective. He wonders though which will come first � Turkey�s accession or the Community patent?
Patents involving Turkey here
Turkish IP info here