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Reference
| Title: | Sondagem Mensal - A classe C e a Compra de Produtos Piratas |
| Author: | [Quorum Brasil] |
| Source: | Fórum Nacional Contra a Pirataria e Ilegalidade (FNCP): |
| Year: | 2010 |
Details
| Subject/Type: | Counterfeiting, Piracy |
| Focus: | Apparel and Shoes, Consumer Electronics / Electronic Equipment, Fashion Accessories, Film, Medicines and Medical Devices, Music, Software, Toys, Watches |
| Country/Territory: | Brazil |
| Objective: | To evaluate purchasing behaviour regarding counterfeit/pirated products. |
| Sample: | 420 social class "C" individuals (aged 25 to 50) in São Paulo and Salvador |
| Methodology: | Interviews |
Main Findings
90% of male and female respondents in São Paulo reported having bought fake/pirated goods. In Salvador, 75% of male respondents and 73% of female respondents had done so. Overall, over 80% have bought fake/pirated goods.
The fake/pirated goods most popular with men are: CDs/DVDs (with 98% having bought them), glasses (31%), watches (20%), shoes/clothing (18%), toys (16%), consumer electronics (12%), software (6%) and medicines (4%).
The fake/pirated goods most popular with women are: CDs/DVDs (with 96% having bought them), glasses (28%), shoes/clothing (18%), toys (12%), watches (8%), consumer electronics (2%) and medicines (2%).
Respondents in both São Paulo (79%) and Salvador (85%) believe that the market for fake/pirated goods will grow. Only 14% and 8%, respectively, believe that it will decrease.
[Date Added: May 4, 2010 ]