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.

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…

1 week 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…

2 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

2 months ago

“Secret” Illegal Streaming Survey Carries Some Surprises

The Federation Against Copyright Theft recently published the results of a survey, concluding that after being warned of the "very…

3 months ago

Research Shows that Shorter Movie Release Windows Boost Revenue, Not Piracy

Movie studios are increasingly experimenting with shorter release windows or even simultaneous theatrical and digital premieres. But how does this…

3 months ago

EU Research Unveils “Most Pirated” Movies, TV-Shows and Music

New research published by the EU Intellectual Property Office unveils local piracy preferences, including the most pirated TV-shows, movies, and…

5 months ago