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2026 MEDICRIME Conference: Call for Wider Accession to the MEDICRIME Convention 
29 May 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 28 April 2026, high-level representatives from health, law enforcement, customs, and judicial authorities, as well as from international organisations and the private sector adopted conclusions on the MEDICRIME Convention. The Council of Europe's MEDICRIME Convention is the only international criminal law instrument aimed … Read more
Council of Europe Counterfeiting & Piracy
Successful Crackdown on Pharmaceutical Crime (Operation SHIELD VI) 
25 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 25 February 2026, OLAF and Europol informed of the results of the joint law enforcement operation SHIELD VI. Now in its sixth year, this operation resulted in the prosecution of over 3,350 individuals, and the seizure of illicit medicines and doping substances worth … Read more
EU OLAF Europol Counterfeiting & Piracy Organised Crime Customs Cooperation Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
Outcomes of Operation LUDUS 
30 January 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 27 November 2025, Europol provided an overview of the results of the operation codenamed LUDUS. LUDUS is an annual operation that focuses on preventing the distribution of fake and unsafe toys in the EU market. Between 2024 and 2025, more than 7.8 million counterfeit and dangerous toys have been seized by customs authorities. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Counterfeiting & Piracy Law Enforcement Cooperation
“Pirates 3” Targets Border Smuggling 
28 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 12 December 2025, Frontex informed the public about the Joint Action Days “Pirates 3”: a large-scale, intelligence-led operation conducted at the EU’s external borders, targeting organised criminal networks smuggling people and illicit goods. The operation took place between 6 and 17 October 2025; … Read more
EU Europol Frontex Counterfeiting & Piracy Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
OLAF and EUIPO Kick Off Efforts to Fight E-commerce Fakes 
29 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
On 7 and 8 October 2025, OLAF and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) brought together over 100 participants from 57 countries to discuss current trends and best practices in the fight against counterfeits and violations of intellectual property in the e-commerce sector. The … Read more
EU OLAF Counterfeiting & Piracy Customs Cooperation
Annual Tobacco Conference in Helsinki 
24 September 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
From 16-18 September 2025, representatives from customs authorities and other stakeholders met in Helsinki for the 28th edition of the Tobacco Conference. Organised by OLAF in cooperation with the Finnish Customs, over 100 participants discussed persistent and evolving challenges in relation to tobacco smuggling … Read more
EU OLAF Counterfeiting & Piracy Protection of Financial Interests
European Parliament Targets Substandard Imports from Non-EU Webshops 
1 August 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2025
On 9 July 2025, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution to address the sharp rise in substandard and potentially dangerous goods entering the EU from non-EU webshops. The resolution underlined the need for stronger customs controls, improved risk analysis, and greater digitalisation of import procedures. Read more
EU Counterfeiting & Piracy Customs Cooperation
Spotlight First Monitoring Report of MEDICRIME Convention 
30 May 2025 (updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
On 2 April 2025, the first monitoring report on the implementation of the Council of Europe MEDICRIME Convention was released. The monitoring round has focused on the protection of public health through the MEDICRIME Convention in times of pandemics, including the COVID-19 crisis. The report identified measures in eight thematic areas, including prevention and training as well as investigations and prosecutions of the offences set up in the Convention. Read more
Council of Europe Counterfeiting & Piracy
Spotlight Europol Report: Pharmaceutical Crime in the EU 
26 February 2025 (updated 1 year, 1 month ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
A new Europol report outlines the threat of pharmaceutical crime in the EU and beyond. It aims to raise awareness of the ways criminal networks exploit consumers and industry in generating illegal revenue through producing and selling counterfeit medicines. Read more
EU Europol Counterfeiting & Piracy
Shutdown of Global Illegal Streaming Service 
23 December 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2024
On 26 November 2024, one of the largest illegal streaming services was shut down in a major operation involving Italian, Croatian, Dutch, Romanian, Swedish, Swiss, and UK authorities. The illegal service offered films, series, and TV channels, including sports channels, and served more than 22 … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Counterfeiting & Piracy Cybercrime
New Eurojust Factsheet on the Digital Services Act 
16 May 2024 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2024
A new factsheet, prepared by Eurojust's Intellectual Property Crime Project, explains the Digital Services Act (DSA) that became fully applicable in February 2024. The factsheet informs about cooperation and reporting obligations, enforcement rules and the impact of the DSA on copyright infringements. Read more
Legislation Digital Space Regulation Eurojust Counterfeiting & Piracy
Commission Presents Toolbox against Counterfeiting 
2 April 2024 (updated 2 years, 2 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2024
On 19 March 2024, the European Commission issued its Recommendation on measures to combat counterfeiting and enhance the enforcement of intellectual property rights. The Recommendation is designed as toolbox to promote and facilitate effective cooperation between rightsholders, providers of intermediary services, and competent authorities, and … Read more
EU Counterfeiting & Piracy
Spotlight Generative AI and Copyright Law 
14 March 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2023
Eurojust's report on "Generative Artificial Intelligence - The impact on intellectual property crimes" looks at how criminals utilise generative AI to violate various intellectual property rights. It gives insights into modi operandi, examines ongoing cases and outlines attempts to regulate the use of generative AI in the field of intellectual property. Read more
EU Eurojust Counterfeiting & Piracy
Operation Opson XII: 8000 Tonnes of Illicit Food and Beverages Seized 
16 January 2024 (updated 1 year, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2023
On 10 October 2023, OLAF and Europol informed of the results from the twelfth consecutive operation OPSON, which was carried out between December 2022 and May 2023. Operation OPSON targets counterfeit and substandard food and beverages. Targeted actions coordinated by OLAF led to the seizure of 6 million litres of counterfeit, substandard or contraband alcoholic beverages. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Counterfeiting & Piracy
Report on EU IPR Enforcement in 2022 
27 December 2023 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2023
On 27 November 2023, The European Commission (DG TAXUD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) released their annual report on the EU enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). The report presents the efforts made and work carried out by all authorities in the … Read more
EU Counterfeiting & Piracy
Eurojust Raises Awareness of Advertising-Funded Digital Piracy 
23 November 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In a new flyer, Eurojust stressed that advertising of the use of advertising to fund websites and mobile apps offering pirated content has become an insidious practice in the online piracy landscape and generates income for criminals. Read more
EU Eurojust Counterfeiting & Piracy