Up to 80 percent of internet traffic is believed to be P2P file distribution, with the vast bulk of content being music and movies.
Category: Counterfeit Goods
News and information on the global counterfeit goods industry. Provides data and statistics on counterfeiting, piracy and other illegal activities.
Illegal Downloading of Movies on College Campuses
College campuses are responsible for 15 percent of piracy. The MPAA previously reported in error that college students were responsible for 44 percent of piracy.
p2p downloads mostly pirated porn
According to market research firm NPD Group, in the third quarter of 2006, nearly 60 percent of video files downloaded from P2P sites were adult-film content, 20 percent were TV shows, and 5 percent was mainstream movie content.
p2p downloads mostly pirated porn
According to market research firm NPD Group, in the third quarter of 2006, nearly 60 percent of video files downloaded from P2P sites were adult-film content, 20 percent were TV shows, and 5 percent was mainstream movie content.
Los Angeles Film Industry's Impact From Piracy
Movie piracy causes $2.7 Billion in losses to the Los Angeles economy.
New York City's Financial Losses from Piracy in 2007
Movie piracy causes $1.5 Billion in losses to New York City.
Mobile phone piracy in 2005
In 2005, 80 percent of the content on mobile phones, such as ring tones, were pirated.
Impact of Fake Lighters on Zippo
Counterfeit lighters impact Zippo’s market by up to 30 percent.
Impact of Fake Lighters on Zippo
Counterfeit lighters impact Zippo’s market by up to 30 percent.
Seizures of Supernotes from North Korea as of 2006
United States Authorities have seized around 50 Million Counterfeit Dollars known as Supernotes that originated from North Korea.