Piracy Research

Piracy and copyright are subjects that are of great interest to researchers. In this section, we cover the latest and most newsworthy academic papers, reports, and surveys.

We also maintain a weekly updated overview of the most pirated movies on torrent sites.

Software Piracy Triggers Innovation, Research Finds

A study published in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's working paper series shows that online software piracy increases innovation.…

1 week ago

Microsoft Envisions a Blockchain-Based Bounty System to Catch Pirates

A new paper published by Microsoft's research department proposes to tackle piracy with a blockchain-based bounty system titled "Argus." The…

4 weeks ago

When Aussies Face a Blocked Pirate Site, 59% Simply Give Up & Don’t Try Legal Options

According to research commissioned by the Australian government, 59% of people faced with a blocked pirate site are more likely…

4 months ago

UK Pirates Remain Driven by Convenience, Availability and Cost

A report published by the UK Intellectual Property Office shows that a quarter of all online entertainment consumers downloaded or…

5 months ago

Oscar Nominations Boosted the Piracy Numbers of Best Picture Contenders

Winning the Oscar for "best picture" is the most prestigious accolade a movie can get. Aside from the honor that…

5 months ago

‘The Office’ Piracy Skyrocketed in the US After Leaving Netflix

The Office is one of the most iconic sitcoms and still draws a massive audience, years after the last episode…

5 months ago

Sports Industry Can Earn Billions by Selectively Converting ‘Willing’ Pirates

New research published by Synamedia shows that the sports industry can potentially earn billions in extra revenue with a tailored…

6 months ago

Movie Pirates Don’t Mind Waiting For HD Quality Releases

New data shared by piracy tracking company MUSO shows that most torrenting movie pirates prefer HD quality releases, even if…

6 months ago