Top Trends from the 2025 Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List – Learn more with InfoCons Consumer Protection
Intellectual property rights (IPR) form the bedrock of innovation, creativity, and fair competition in the global economy. When these rights are undermined through counterfeiting and piracy, the consequences ripple far beyond the direct financial losses to rights holders. Public health, consumer trust, and market integrity are all at stake. In recent years, particularly within the European Union (EU), the prevalence of IPR infringements on a commercial scale has reached troubling levels. Counterfeit goods, ranging from luxury items to life-saving pharmaceuticals, continue to enter the EU in vast quantities. Parallelly, digital piracy—particularly of music, films, TV broadcasts, and software—remains a persistent threat, adapting to new technologies and eluding enforcement efforts.
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In response to these challenges, the European Commission regularly publishes a Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List, which identifies marketplaces and service providers outside the EU that are allegedly involved in or facilitate IPR infringements. The 2025 edition reflects the evolving landscape of piracy and counterfeiting, drawing on public consultations, industry reports, and enforcement data. Rather than offering legal conclusions, the Watch List aims to encourage action by stakeholders and raise consumer awareness about the risks associated with certain platforms and services.
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