Product piracy and product imitation cases are increasing
Weak Signal's progress: advanced
This Weak Signal came from:
European Commission Framework Programme for RTD
The theme/scheme related to this Weak Signal:
Theme 8 - Socio-economic Sciences and the Humanities
The sub-theme that best relates to this Weak Signal:
Blue Sky Research on emerging issues and other research economies
When did the Weak Signal manifest ?
before 2000
Weak Signal's description
The growing number of cases of product piracy and product imitation reveal an increased threat to business interests and the customers´ security due to deficient products and the utilization of materials with negative health effects. In particular, technological and innovative industries are highly affected by product imitations.
