This study develops and applies a rigorous methodology to estimate the incidence of counterfeit and pirated items in world trade. This methodology can be used in the future to refine the assessment as the quality and quantity of data improve. The study also provides an analysis of the market for counterfeit and pirated goods and the effects on various affected parties, ranging from the owners of the intellectual property rights, to consumers and governments. The study also provides a number of in-depth snapshots of different industry sectors, highlighting how those sectors are affected by counterfeiting and piracy, and how they are responding.
Contents:
PART I. OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF COUNTERFEITING AND PIRACY
1. Introduction
2. The Markets for Counterfeit and Pirated Goods
3. Current Conditions in Counterfeiting and Piracy
4. Estimating the Magnitude of Counterfeiting and Piracy
5. Examining the Economic Effects of Counterfeiting and Piracy
6. Improving Information and Analysis
PART II. COMBATING COUNTERFEITING AND PIRACY
7. An Overview of Government and Industry Initiatives
Annex 7.A1. The International Legal Framework for Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy
Annex 7.A2. Economy Templates: Overview of Anti-Counterfeiting Policies
-Brazil -Canada -China -European Union -France -India -Israel -Italy -Japan -Korea -Russia -Switzerland -Chinese Taipei -United Kingdom
PART III. INDUSTRY SECTOR OVERVIEWS
8. Audio and Visual Sectors
9. Automotive Sector
10. Electrical Components Sector
11. Food and Drink Sectors
12. Pharmaceuticals
13. Tobacco Sectors
