christopher stewart

Global Consumer Awareness, Attitudes, and Opinions on Counterfeiting and Piracy: 

Global Consumer Awareness, Attitudes, and Opinions on Counterfeiting and Piracy Third Global Congress Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy 31 January, 2007 Geneva, Switzerland

Background: 

Background Largest survey initiative ever to understand attitudes and behaviors of consumers on counterfeiting and piracy To date, self-funded by Gallup 64,579 interviews across 51 countries in the past 18 months National phone or in-home surveys (except Sri Lanka and Cuba - urban). Represents the views of consumers whose economies account for 64% of the world’s GDP 1000 plus interviews in all but Luxembourg, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad/Tobago, and Puerto Rico. Based on a sample size of 1000, the margin of error at a 95% confidence level is +/-3% Efforts continuing in 2007 to track in select markets and interview in new markets not previously covered

Coverage: 

Coverage Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Bolivia, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam

Key Observations: 

Key Observations Consumers do not believe their governments are committed to find and prosecute counterfeiting In markets studied, one quarter of consumers are purchasing counterfeit items. Vast differences by geography The big three of Branded Apparel, Bags, and Footwear; Music; and Movies is highly correlated to GDP Health and Safety threats abound in the developing world The greatest deterrent in the U.S. is links to terrorism, organized crime and health and safety

Slide5: 

Perceived Government Commitment Austria + Italy - Portugal - Georgia + Belarus + Ukraine - Ecuador + Dominican - Republic Vietnam + Nepal - N=28,992 N=10,220 N=7,431 N=16,161

Past 12 Month Purchase Incidence Former Soviet Union and Asia: 

Past 12 Month Purchase Incidence Former Soviet Union and Asia Q: In the past 12 months have you purchased any products that you know or suspect are not genuine or legitimate?

Past 12 Month Purchase Incidence Latin America: 

Past 12 Month Purchase Incidence Latin America Q: In the past 12 months have you purchased any products that you know or suspect are not genuine or legitimate?

Products Purchased by Category (Past 12 months among those that indicated purchase): 

Products Purchased by Category (Past 12 months among those that indicated purchase)

Purchase Patterns in the Developed Versus Developing World: 

Purchase Patterns in the Developed Versus Developing World Strong correlations to GDP per capita The big three globally Brand name fashion clothing, designer bags, footwear Music Movies The Developing World Differences (Feel Good Items and Basics) Perfume/cosmetics – Argentina, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, Paraguay, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Armenia, Belarus Alcohol, soft drinks, mineral water – Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine Tobacco – Armenia, Georgia, Latvia Brand name watches – Guatemala, Haiti, Nepal Food – Cuba, Haiti, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova

Groups Or Organizations Benefiting From Piracy Or Counterfeiting: 

Q: Which groups or organizations do you believe benefit from piracy or counterfeiting? Groups Or Organizations Benefiting From Piracy Or Counterfeiting

Purchase Deterrent Trends in the US(Asked Among Those Who Had Purchased Counterfeit Goods): 

Q: Would you have purchased the imitation you previously mentioned you bought if you knew the seller was (__)? Purchase Deterrent Trends in the US (Asked Among Those Who Had Purchased Counterfeit Goods) 2006 Sample Size: n=139

Conclusions: 

Conclusions While there are some patterns that exist globally in counterfeiting and piracy, every market is different and requires a tailored communication strategy Health and safety should be the bedrock of any communications efforts. While links to terror may exist in a few markets, this should not be a universal message Policy makers and executors need to find comfort in a constituency that believes more should be done