Source: A Notícias - Joinville / SC - 03/12/2010

About 200 glasses and 15 CDs were destroyed this Friday morning in Blumenau, at Praça Victor Konder, in front of the city hall, as a way of making the population aware of the damage caused by piracy. The products were seized during actions by the Municipal Council for Combating Piracy (CMCP), from the Blumenau Economic Development Secretariat.

In addition to the destruction of goods, members of the Council will answer questions from the population about the practice of piracy, which is considered a crime by law. The mobilization will continue until 11:10 am and is part of the National Day to Combat Piracy.

To reach the young population, the CMCP works in conjunction with the Municipal Commission for Fiscal Education (CMEF) with the municipal schools. Lectures, presentations of pirated products and awareness are made. As one of the results of the partnership, EBM students Leoberto Leal present a theatrical play during the event.

What is piracy

It is all violation of the rights of creation. It is the crime that violates copyright, industrial property and, above all, intellectual property. It is an illegal and criminal activity that causes economic and social damage, related to organized crime, arms trafficking and even terrorism, increasing violence and criminality.

Some pirated products

Beverages
Toys
Food
Automotive parts
Sunglasses
CDs, DVDs and software
Sporting goods and clothing
Pharmaceutical products

Do your part

Do not purchase pirated products. Report illegal trade and copyright infringement to the Military Police (190) and the Civil Police (181).