2023-06-12 17:01:22
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In LuxembourgOne in five residents prefer to buy counterfeit
LUXEMBOURG – A European study on intellectual property shows the behavior of Luxembourg residents regarding counterfeit products and the piracy of online content.
Do you understand the term intellectual property? This is the question that the European Union Intellectual Property Office asked nearly 26,000 citizens of EU member countries, including Luxembourg. 87% of Luxembourg residents understand the term “well or very well”.
A figure slightly above the EU average of 83%. This is the result of a study on the perception, awareness and behavior of citizens which highlights some data on the country, in particular on its relationship to counterfeiting and online piracy.
While more than 80% of residents believe that buying counterfeit products promotes unethical behavior, supports criminal organizations and penalizes jobs, 19% admit to intentionally buying counterfeit goods in the last twelve months (13% for EU average).
85% prefer the legal option
In addition, 36% of those surveyed say they do not buy counterfeit products because of safety or health risks, while 34% do not buy counterfeits so as not to harm the manufacturers of original products.
Piracy of online content is also studied in this survey, which reveals that 21% of Luxembourg residents questioned have accessed, read or downloaded content from illegal sources in the last twelve months (14% on average in the EU).
However, 50% of residents surveyed refuse to access illegally downloaded content because of the harm caused to artists or creators and 85% say they prefer the legal option when it is affordable.
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