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Almost 7% of EU imports are counterfeit and pirate goods
According to a joint report by Europe's intellectual property office and the OECD released on Monday (18 March), 6.8% of EU imports are counterfeit and pirated goods. That accounts for €121 billion.OpinionPromoted content
Cigarette Smuggling Between France And Algeria No Longer Going Unnoticed
France has been the worst hit by illegal tobacco among the countries of the EU, and Algeria is one of its main suppliers. EURACTIV recently discussed the situation with the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). It stated that France can seek...
Conservative MEP: Plain packaging will not tackle rising obesity
Most people gain weight because of the lifestyle and measures like plain packaging will not provide the solutions we need, conservative MEP Daniel Hannan said.
Commission open to member states’ push to protect quality foods in China
The European Commission will not block member states’ attempts to sue China over its use of counterfeit trademarks and has insisted a future bilateral deal with the Asian superpower will bring “significant benefits” for Europe’s quality food producers.
Industry group says smartphones could help slash growing trade in counterfeits
Smartphones could help slash the amount of counterfeit products that are sold in Europe, according to a new report.
Piracy eats up 5.2% of music sales in the EU
In 2014, the European music industry lost 5.2% of its total annual sales to piracy, according to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). EURACTIV Spain reports.