This study develops and applies a rigorous methodology to estimate the incidence of counterfeit and pirated items in world trade. This methodology can be used in the future to refine the assessment as the quality and quantity of data improve. The study also provides an analysis of the market for counterfeit and pirated goods and the effects on various affected parties, ranging from the owners of the intellectual property rights, to consumers and governments. The study also provides a number of in-depth snapshots of different industry sectors, highlighting how those sectors are affected by counterfeiting and piracy, and how they are responding.Table of Content :ForewordPART I. OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF COUNTERFEITING AND PIRACYChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. The Markets for Counterfeit and Pirated GoodsChapter 3. Current Conditions in Counterfeiting and PiracyChapter 4. Estimating the Magnitude of Counterfeiting and PiracyChapter 5. Examining the Economic Effects of Counterfeiting and PiracyChapter 6. Improving Information and AnalysisPART II. COMBATING COUNTERFEITING AND PIRACYChapter 7. An Overview of Government and Industry InitiativesAnnex 7.A1. The International Legal Framework for Combating Counterfeiting and PiracyAnnex 7.A2. Economy Templates: Overview of Anti-Counterfeiting Policies-Brazil-Canada-China-European Union-France-India-Israel-Italy-Japan-Korea-Russia-Switzerland-Chinese Taipei-United KingdomPART III. INDUSTRY SECTOR OVERVIEWSChapter 8. Audio and Visual SectorsChapter 9. Automotive SectorChapter 10. Electrical Components SectorChapter 11. Food and Drink SectorsChapter 12. PharmaceuticalsChapter 13. Tobacco Sectors