Piracy
Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable items or properties. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, while the dedicated ships that pirates use are called pirate ships. The earliest documented instances of piracy were in the 14th century BC, when the Sea Peoples, a group of ocean raiders, attacked the ships of the Aegean and Mediterranean civilizations. Narrow channels which funnel shipping into predictable routes have long created opportunities for piracy, as well …
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WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization · 13 May 2024
ALANEZI (Mr.), First Secretary (Economic Section), Permanent Mission, Geneva ARMÉNIE/ARMENIA Délégués/Delegates Andranik HOVHANNISYAN (Mr.), Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission, Geneva Anna SARGSYAN (Ms.), Second Secretary, Permanent Mission, Geneva AUSTRALIE/AUSTRALIA Chefs …
Executive Secretary, National Council of Combating Piracy, Brasilia GRATK/DC/INF/1 Prov.1 page 7 Henry Phillipe … BORGES (Mr.), Advisor, National Council of Combating Piracy, Brasilia Leonardo OTERO VIEIRA DE OLIVEIRA (Mr …
GI-TOC: Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime · 11 May 2024 English
In Bulgaria alone, for example, the projected value of illegal fuel in 2019 reached approximately €0.5 billion, resulting in significant budget losses of €250 million.4 In the wake of the …
intimidation, with these incidents displaying elements of piracy. Another prevalent method is the smuggling of ‘surplus’ …
EU: European Union · 2 May 2024 English
to ensure that the crimes of counterfeiting and piracy of products, illicit trafficking in cultural goods …
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization · 2 May 2024 English
This study explores the evolution and success drivers of the global video game industry, focusing on key hubs within Finland, Poland, Japan, and the United States. Using a qualitative methodology, …
factors, including unlicensed consumption (i.e., piracy) (Claussen, 2011), although it was revitalized …
EU: European Union · 2 May 2024 English
The different EU institutions represent different interests. Each of them has a special task and a different membership. By working closely together using their different powers, these institutions collectively ensure …
training, supporting the rule of law, preventing piracy and human trafficking, or supporting UN arms embargoes …
DPG: Delhi Policy Group · 30 April 2024 English
DPG is deeply committed to the growth of India’s national power and purpose, the security and prosperity of the people of India and India’s contributions to the global public good. …
is to combat illicit marine operations such as piracy, 40 AUKUS Defense Ministers’ Joint Statement, April …
EU: European Union · 29 April 2024 English
ranked the 3rd largest contributor to digital piracy across the globe, with revenue losses estimated … com/post/102i6m4/more-than-seven-billion-visits-to-content-piracy-websites- originated-from-india 14https://www.forbes …
EU: European Union · 29 April 2024 English
mentioned, alongside their operations to combat piracy; 18. Underlines the importance of the Coordinated … positive impact in terms of reducing IUU fishing, piracy and other illegal activities in the area (trafficking …
EU: European Union · 29 April 2024 English
This report distils a wealth of information on 821 criminal networks active in the EU, gathered by Europol in the context of our regular support to criminal investigations. It is …
counterfeiting pharmaceuticals and one in digital content piracy. The countries most affected by counterfeiting …
EU: European Union · 26 April 2024 English
to ensure that the crimes of counterfeiting and piracy of products, illicit trafficking in cultural goods …
