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Trade in Counterfeit ICT Goods

Recent years have witnessed a constant rise in the spread of ICT (information and communication technologies) infrastructure and a growing demand for ICT goods. The production of these goods is knowledge intensive and the industry relies extensively on intellectual property (IP) rights. This strong and growing demand for ICT goods, and their IP dependence, makes them an attractive target for counterfeiters. This study looks at the trade in counterfeit ICT goods, including the size of the trade, the main sources of fake goods, and the countries whose companies are most affected.

Published on March 28, 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface and Foreword
Acronyms and abbreviations
Executive summary
The study scope, definitions and rationale
The importance of the ICT sector and threats posed by counterfeiting
Mapping global patterns in counterfeit ICT goods
Assessing the trade in counterfeit ICT products
Charting the trade routes of fake ICT goods
Trade in counterfeit ICT goods: Conclusion
Annexes
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