Synthesis Report from EUIPO 2018

The Synthesis Report brings together the findings of the research carried out over the last 5 years on the extent, scope and economic consequences of Intellectual Property Right infringement in the EU. 

OECD and EUIPO's report "Trade in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods - mapping the economic impact"

The report estimes that in 2013, international trade in counterfeit and pirated products represented up to 2.5% of world trade, or as much as USD 461 billion.

Situation Report on counterfeiting and piracy in the European Union

 The report is published jointly by Europol og EUIPO. The report emphasizes that counterfeiting is to a large extent organised crime.

EUROPOL's serious and organised crime threat assessment (SOCTA)

In the latest report from EUROPOL, the organisation recommends focusing on online trade in illicit goods and services as cross-cutting crime threats with a significant impact across the spectrum of serious and organised crime.

The European Commission's statistics on the detention of fake goods by the EU's customs authorities

The European Commission publishes yearly statistics on the detention of fake goods by the EU's customs authorities

Intellectual property rights and firm performance in Europe: an economic analysis

EUIPO published in june 2015 a report on the impact of IPR on the financial results of businesses. 

Study on the contribution of intellectual property rights to economic performance and employment in the EU

The study was performed in cooperation between EUIPO and EPO. The study was published in October 2016.

Observatory studies on quantification of IPR infringements - eg lost revenue and jobs

The quantification of IPR infringement study series comprises a dozen of specialised studies in various sectors.

Online Business Models Infringing Intellectual Property Rights (phase 2)

The study looks into  the extensive use being made by suspected infringers of intellectual property of domain names.

Online Business Models Infringing Intellectual Property Rights (phase 1)

The aim of the report is provide an overview of different infringing business models, assessing how they function, how they are financed, how they generate profits for their operators, what kinds of content they disseminate and how large their user bases are.

EUIPO report on EU citizens' perception of IPR

Digital Advertising on Suspected Infringing Websites

EUIPO's ”Intellectual Property and Youth – Scoreboard 2016”

The main objective of the scoreboard is to gather knowledge on how young people in the EU behave online in terms of intellectual property rights.

SME Scoreboard 2016

EUIPO study of the costs spend by businesses to enforce their IP rights

The global economic and social impacts of counterfeiting and piracy - including lost jobs

The link between counterfeiting and terrorism

EUIPO analysis on malware on suspected copyright-infringing websites

EUIPO Study on legislative measures related to online IPR infringements

Why do countries export fakes?

This report seeks to answer the question of why some economies are more involved in counterfeit trade than others.

Report on links between Free Trade Zones and trade in counterfeit goods

Innovation and research

Statistics Denmark publishes each year the publication ”Innovation og Forskning”. The report gives a comprehensive view on the development in R&D in Denmark.

Misuse of Small Parcels for Trade in Counterfeit Goods

The study from EUIPO and OECD examines the role of small parcels for trade with counterfeit goods

Comparative Case Study on Alternative Resolution Systems for Domain Name Disputes

EUIPO has published a comparative case study on alternative resolution systems for domain name disputes.

Trends in Trade in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods

This study presents an updated quantitative analysis of the value, scope and magnitude of world trade in counterfeit and pirated products.

High-growth firms and intellectual property rights

New EPO-EUIPO study shows link between SME growth and use of IP

2019 Status Report on IPR infringement

Report from EUIPO on the losses due to counterfeiting and piracy.

2019 Intellectual Property Crime Threat Assessment Study

New threat assessment prepared by Europol and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

Qualitative Study on Risks Posed by Counterfeits to Consumers

New study from The EUIPO Observatory on Risks Posed by Counterfeits to Consumers.

Case-law Collection on the Liability and Obligations of Intermediary Service Providers

The report focuses on the liability and obligations of intermediary service providers in the European Union.

Report on the EU enforcement of intellectual property rights: results at the EU borders and in Member States 2013-2017

The new Report aims to shed light on enforcement trends within the EU.

Intellectual property rights intensive industries and economic performance in the European Union – 3rd Edition

This report drawn up as a joint project between the EUIPO and the EPO.

EUIPO's ”Intellectual Property and Youth – Scoreboard 2019”

The report examines the habits of young people when acquiring online digital content or purchasing physical goods.

SME Scoreboard 2019

The study looks at the attitudes of small and medium-sized companies in the European Union towards intellectual property (IP) protection.

Illegal IPTV in the EU

This study contributes to the understanding of the illegal IPTV phenomenon.

Online Copyright Infringement in the European Union, 2019

This report analyses consumption of copyright-infringing music, films and TV programmes in the 28 EU Member States.

Report on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in third countries

The report is published by the European Commission.

Trade in Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Products

The report estimates the total value of counterfeit pharmaceuticals traded worldwide to be up to EUR 4.03 billion.

2020 Status Report on IPR infringement

Status Report from EUIPO on the losses due to counterfeiting and piracy.

IP crime and its link to other serious crimes

Joint Europol/EUIPO report on IP Crime and its link to other serious crimes – focus Poly-Criminality

The economic cost of IPR infringement in the pesticides sector

IP Tech Watch Discussion Paper

The paper looks into the impact of new technologies in the field of IPR.

2020 IP Perception study

The survey by EUIPO gathers knowledge on EU residents’ attitudes and behaviour in relation to intellectual property (IP).

Report on the EU customs enforcement of intellectual property rights

Results at the EU border, 2019.

Intellectual property rights and firm performance in the European Union

The study compares the economic performance of companies that own IPRs with those that do not.

Misuse of Containerized Maritime Shipping in the Global Trade of Counterfeits

This study analyses the scale of misuse of containerised maritime transport for trade in counterfeit goods.

Global Trade in Fakes: A WORRYING THREAT

Joint OECD and EUIPO study analyses the scale of the worldwide trade in counterfeit goods.

Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Guide

From EUIPO Observatory.

Misuse of e-commerce for trade in counterfeits

Joint OECD-EUIPO study.

Online Copyright Infringement in the European Union

Music, Films and TV (2017-2020), Trends and Drivers.

Monitoring and analysing social media in relation to IPR Infringement

The analysis is executed with data from 6 European countries.

Report on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in third countries, 2021

Published by the European Commission.

Study on Dynamic Blocking Injunctions in the European Union

Report on the EU Enforcement of intellectual property rights: overall results of detentions, 2019

EU enforcement of intellectual property rights: Results at the EU border and in the EU internal market 2020

Joint European Commission and EUIPO report.

Challenges and good practices for electronic payment services to prevent the use of their services for intellectual property-infringing activities

Discussion Paper.

Vendor accounts on third party trading platforms

Research on online business models infringing intellectual property rights – Phase 4.

International Judicial Cooperation in Intellectual Property Cases

Study on Legislative Measures Related to Online IPR Infringements - Phase 2

Social Media – Discussion Paper

New and existing trends in using social media for IP infringement activities and good practices to address them.

Study on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the infringement and enforcement of copyright and designs

Online advertising on IPR-Infringing Websites and Apps

Intellectual Property Crime Threat Assessment, 2022

New Intellectual Property Crime Threat Assessment produced jointly between Europol and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

Dangerous Fakes

Joint report from the OECD and EUIPO on trade in counterfeit goods that pose health, safety and environmental risks.

EUIPO's ”Intellectual Property and Youth – Scoreboard 2022”

The study examines the habits of young people when acquiring online digital content or purchasing physical goods.

SME Scoreboard 2022

The study looks at the attitudes of small and medium-sized companies in the European Union towards intellectual property (IP) protection.

Intellectual property rights intensive industries and economic performance in the European Union – 4th Edition

A joint project of the European Patent Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office

EU enforcement of intellectual property rights: results at the EU border and in the EU internal market 2021

Joint European Commission and EUIPO report.

Intellectual Property Infringement and Enforcement Tech Watch Discussion Paper 2023

Risks of Illicit Trade in Counterfeits to Small and Medium-Sized Firms

This report analyses the economic impact of illicit trade in counterfeit goods and other types of IPR infringement on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Study on Business Models Infringing Intellectual Property

Phase 5: Modus Operandi of Serious and Organised Crime

Report on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in third countries, 2023

Published by the European Commission

IP Perception study 2023

The survey by EUIPO aims to gather knowledge on European consumers’ attitudes and behaviour towards intellectual property (IP).