Brazilian authorities have launched a new phase of Operation 404, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating online piracy and protecting intellectual property rights in the digital environment.
As a result of this coordinated action, 535 illegal websites and one unauthorized streaming application were taken down, in addition to four preventive detentions and three arrests made in flagrante across different regions of Brazil.
The operation relied strong international cooperation, uniting law enforcement authorities and intellectual property organizations from Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States, Peru, South Korea, Europe, and Japan, reinforcing Brazil’s commitment to cross-border enforcement against digital piracy.
The fight against online infringement has significantly intensified in recent years. Brazilian authorities have consistently strengthened enforcement measures to ensure the effective protection of intellectual property rights, particularly in the digital and audiovisual sectors.
Brazilian legislation provides a robust legal framework to address these violations. The Copyright Law (Law No. 9,610/1998) and the Industrial Property Law (Law No. 9,279/1996) expressly prohibit the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, and exploitation of protected works. In addition, the Brazilian Penal Code criminalizes copyright infringement, piracy-related activities, acts of unfair competition, and the facilitation of intellectual property crimes.
The task force demonstrates that Brazil is actively and effectively enforcing IP rights, safeguarding rights holders whose assets are unlawfully exploited and mitigating the economic and reputational damage caused by piracy.
Such initiatives are essential to fostering a safer business environment, and professionals in the intellectual property field play a key role in supporting and strengthening these enforcement actions.
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Authors: Daniela Russo, Lígia Ferreira Marcondes Rocha and Cesar Peduti Filho, Peduti Advogados.
Source: https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/forca-tarefa-internacional-contra-pirataria-tira-do-ar-535-sites-e-um-aplicativo-de-streaming
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