2.6 million pirated music files are illegally downloaded each year in Mexico.
Category: Counterfeit Goods
News and information on the global counterfeit goods industry. Provides data and statistics on counterfeiting, piracy and other illegal activities.
Pirated software seizures in Malaysia
55 business were raided by Malaysian authorities in 2007 for using pirated software, the highest ever number of raids conducted. A total of RM 4.5 million ($138 Million) of pirated software and equipment were seized during those raids.
Pirated software seizures in Malaysia
55 business were raided by Malaysian authorities in 2007 for using pirated software, the highest ever number of raids conducted. A total of RM 4.5 million ($138 Million) of pirated software and equipment were seized during those raids.
Counterfeit electronics in EU from Malaysia
The main source of counterfeit electrical equipment seized in the European Union came from Malaysia.
Counterfeit electronics in EU from Malaysia
The main source of counterfeit electrical equipment seized in the European Union came from Malaysia.
Pirated movies and music seizures in Malaysia
Around 5 million pirated movie and music discs were seized in Malaysia in 2006, with 780 people being arrested.
Counterfeit goods seized in Japan over 6 months
Between January and June 2007, a half-year record of 331,136 counterfeit goods were seized in Japan.
Piracy's Impact on Japan's Film Industry in 2005
Movie piracy in Japan caused losses of $658 Million to Japan’s film industry in 2005.
Counterfeit goods in Italy
Counterfeit clothing in Italy makes up 60 percent of the total counterfeit goods market in the country. The counterfeit goods trade caused the loss of 40,000 jobs in Italy over the past decade.
Losses to Indian Entertainment Industry in 2006
Various forms of movie piracy and music piracy is causes losses of up to 80 percent for the Indian entertainment industry in 2006.