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	What is IFPI? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		IFPI Secretariat in London is responsible for co-ordinating international strategies in the key areas of the organisation's work - anti-piracy enforcement, technology, lobbying of governments and representation in international organisations, legal strategies, litigation and public relations.
		IFPI's regional offices for Asia, the CIS countries, Europe and Latin America are responsible for implementing IFPI's strategies at regional level, co-ordinating the work of national groups and setting lobbying priorities tailored to the political environment in their regions.
		IFPI's Moscow office is responsible for co-ordination and policy in Russia and the CIS countries.
	www.ifpi.org /site-content/about/mission.html (537 words)

	MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: Egypt confiscates 2 million tapes in its biggest piracy raid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		IFPI highly praised the Egyptian authorities for their commitment to tackling the country's very high level of music piracy.
		IFPI estimates that the level of piracy of Arabic music is about 50 percent and the percentage for international music repertoire is slightly lower.
		IFPI Secretariat in London is responsible for coordinating international strategies in the key areas of the organization's work - anti-piracy enforcement, technology, lobbying of governments and representation in international organizations, legal strategies, litigation and public relations.
	www.menafn.com /qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=23133 (833 words)

	IFPI -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The International Federation of Phonogram and Videogram Producers (IFPI) is an international (additional info and facts about record industry) record industry organization based in (additional info and facts about Zurich, Switzerland) Zurich, Switzerland.
		IFPI has recognized (32 national groups of IFPI members and organizations affiliated to IFPI, including (additional info and facts about RIAA) RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), FLAPF (Federaciôn Latinoamericasa de Productores de Fonogramas) and (An elaborate song for solo voice) ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association).
		In those countries where there is a national group of IFPI or an affiliated organisation, potential members should first join the national body before seeking membership of IFPI.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/if/ifpi3.htm (288 words)

	NARM \| GERA
		For international or multi-territory releases, however, IFPI members are encouraged to label in such a manner that the consumer is properly informed prior to purchase in all of the territories of the release.
		IFPI members and/or their IFPI National Groups are encouraged to make contact with retailers or their representative associations at national level to discuss general issues that may be raised by the introduction of discs featuring CCTs.
		IFPI members are requested to supply samples to IFPI of the labels applied to CDs featuring CCTs in different territories, so that IFPI can monitor the level of consumer information being provided and, if necessary, propose any further guidelines that may be considered necessary.
	www.narm.com /Content/NavigationMenu/GERA/IFPIGuides.htm (596 words)

	IFPI's Worldwide Director for Enforcement warns Middle East countries about dangers of ignoring anti-piracy measures ...
		IFPI delegates, who had a meeting with the Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister, said Jordan was displaying strong political will to fight music piracy and expected the authorities to introduce tougher laws and even more effective enforcement in the months to come.
		IFPI reported that the piracy situation in Lebanon is in stark contrast to the positive developments in Jordan.
		The common element in IFPI's tour of the Middle East countries was the message that protection of IPR should be led from the top downwards, as half-hearted measures by a section of the government would not yield the desired results.
	www.ameinfo.com /38005.html (1543 words)

	IFPI: 2004 Global Biz Flat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		IFPI estimates that if online and mobile sales of digital music were incorporated, the overall global sales would be flat in comparison with 2003.
		IFPI notes that strong performances in the United States and the United Kingdom, and a slowing rate of decline in a number of other markets (most notably in Germany), helped secure in 2004 what it describes as "the best year-on-year trend in global music sales for five years."
		IFPI is also starting to compile digital sales from downloads, subscriptions and mobile sales, but sources at the organization say that the results are not yet fully satisfying.
	billboardradiomonitor.com /radiomonitor/news/business/top_news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000847434 (568 words)

	GEMA - Members - Information - Rates dispute GEMA-IFPI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		IFPI's demand for the current rate to be decreased by 1 percentage point for anti-piracy purposes and for this amount not to be paid out, but to be placed in deposit, was inadmissible und unlawful from the start.
		It is unfortunate that IFPI did not also take up the other point raised by the arbitration board, namely that depositing a deduction for audio-carriers advertised in the media could not be upheld.
		When IFPI now claims in its press release that the "phono industry signals concessions in the rates dispute", then it is twisting the facts and the legal issues: it is not a matter of making "concessions", but of ending an obviously unlawful state of affairs.
	www.gema.de /engl/members/information/tarifstreit/verhandlung.shtml (740 words)

	RADIO FREE EUROPE/ RADIO LIBERTY
		The IFPI warns that Chinese pirates are increasingly using Moscow as a cross-shipment point to other countries.
		IFPI director Mike Edwards said production of these Italian "bootleg" recordings is now declining due to the implementation of EU copyright harmonization laws and fresh domestic legislation.
		The IFPI estimates that as much as 95 percent of the music sold in Belarus is pirated, mostly on cassettes.
	www.rferl.org /specials/bootleg/part4.asp (1978 words)

	IFPI
		IFPI Chairman and CEO Jay Berman said: “We are taking this action as a last resort and we are doing it after a very long public awareness campaign.
		IFPI is also today publishing a number of Fact Sheets on the impact of illegal file-sharing on music sales; the impact of the industry’s litigation programme to date; the advance of the legitimate online music market; and the information campaigns conducted by the recording industry.
		IFPI has compiled a comprehensive collection of third party research which proves overwhelmingly that illegal file-sharing has contributed to the decline in global music sales - down US$6 billion in the last five years.
	www.ifpi.fi /ajankohtaista/article.html?newsid=104 (1283 words)

	Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute
		The IFPI is Indiana's only independent statewide source of continuing research into the impact of state taxing and spending policies in Indiana.
		The IFPI is privately supported by a variety of organizations, corporations, associations, and individuals in Indiana and surrounding states.
		IFPI’s Mission is to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of state and local government through the education of public sector, business, and labor leaders on significant fiscal policy issues and the consequences of state and local decisions.
	www.indianafiscal.org (210 words)

	IFPI
		IFPI Comment on the European Commission's Progress Report on the EU Accession Process of Bulgaria and Romania
		IFPI Comment on European Commission's launch of Action Plan to combat counterfeiting and piracy
		IFPI welcomes Australian action against Kazaa to stop the mass-scale violation of copyright
	www.ifpi.org (212 words)

	pro-music / music online
		These are the conclusions of the IFPI Digital Music Report 2005, a comprehensive review of the music industry's digital strategies and of the fast-emerging market for online and mobile music distribution.
		The report is published today by IFPI on behalf of its more than 1,450 member record companies across the world.
		IFPI represents the recording industry worldwide with over 1,450 members in more than 75 countries and affiliated industry associations in 48 countries.
	www.pro-music.org /musiconline/news050119.htm (897 words)

	USATODAY.com - Global digital music market boomed in 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The IFPI and its subsidiaries launched hundreds of lawsuits in 2004 against individuals and groups it accuses of illegally sharing music through the Internet.
		IFPI claims that digital piracy, which is also affecting the movie industry, is behind a global slump in music sales that began in 2000.
		The IFPI's lawsuits have so far largely targeted individual song swappers for breach of copyright rather than the providers, which can claim that they have no knowledge of any piracy occurring on their networks.
	www.usatoday.com /tech/techinvestor/industry/2005-01-20-music-report-04_x.htm (501 words)

	New wave of lawsuits to hit 'illegal song-swappers' \| The Register
		The IFPI claimed that the first round of European lawsuits, which began last autumn, have already seen illegal file-sharing fall by one third in Germany, where CD sales have dropped precipitiously in the face of widespread CD-burning.
		The IFPI is happy that its strategy - of going after those who make big libraries available, rather than download - is working in a 'softly softly' manner, especially as broadband - the technology it sees as assisting evil file-sharing - spreads.
		The IFPI's latest assault brings it in line with the US's RIAA, which has filed more than 900 lawsuits, though it made what many saw as the strategic mistake of targeting both downloaders and "uploaders" indiscriminately, leading to bad publicity when one of the first turned out to be a 12-year-old girl.
	www.theregister.co.uk /2005/04/12/new_file_sharing_lawsuits (841 words)

	IFPI steps up offensive against illegal CD production in Russia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This is the second major set of claims filed against a Russian CD plant since IFPI announced its offensive at the end of last year, targeting plants in Russia believed to be supplying the country's lucrative trade in pirate discs.
		IFPI recently urged the Duma to pass the necessary amendments to the Russian copyright act without further delay and called for law enforcement to take firm and immediate action against other CD plants, based on information supplied by IFPI.
		IFPI filed civil claims against the Russobit-Soft plant in December 2003.
	www.tinyurl.com /33fej (551 words)

	IFPI
		IFPI is also pleased to announce Music Control, the leading European broadcast music monitoring service, as its first ever sponsor of the Award.
		Launched by IFPI in Brussels in 1996, Platinum Europe is a celebration of the creativity and variety of European music.
		IFPI is the organisation representing the recording industry worldwide with over 1500 member record companies including major labels and independents, as well as affiliated national groups in more than 70 countries.
	www.ifpi.fi /ajankohtaista/article.html?newsid=11 (530 words)

	Agreement Reached for Terms of New BIEM/IFPI Standard Contract (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Both BIEM and IFPI struggled internally with their respective constituencies, as well as externally with each other, to come to a satisfactory resolution with regard to terms for a revised and updated Standard Contract.
		As a result of the frustrations BIEM and IFPI experienced in their negotiations, there was increasing involvement of the Directorate General IV (DG IV) of the European Commission to bring about a resolution.
		BIEM and IFPI reportedly resumed talks in late 1997 in an effort to reach an agreement "in the best interests of the industry." By mid-December, there was consensus on the main provisions and revisions to be incorporated into the draft contract.
	www.nmpa.org /nmpa/nv-ws98/biem-ifpi.html (884 words)

	USATODAY.com - Song sung blue: Music sales fall, downloads blamed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The IFPI estimates the retail value of those sales at $790 million, up from $220 million in the first half of 2004.
		The IFPI says the decline is largely due to illegal downloading and CD burning, as well as the diminishing popularity of record clubs.
		IFPI said the digital boom, which now exceeds the value of the global singles market, was largely driven by sales in the top five markets — the United States, Britain, Japan, Germany and France.
	www.usatoday.com /tech/products/services/2005-10-03-digital-music-sales_x.htm (626 words)

	GrayZone News Flash - "Irish Superstars The Corrs To Speak for European Artists and to Attend 3rd Platinum Europe ...
		The hugely successful Irish band will work together with IFPI, the organization representing the international recording industry, to voice the concerns of artists over copyright protection in the digital age, support the fight against piracy and promote the success of the music sector in Europe.
		Jay Berman, Chairman and CEO of IFPI said: "Jean Michel Jarre has used his status as one of the world's most successful musicians to champion the rights of all those who would follow in his footsteps.
		IFPI, the organization representing the international recording industry, comprises a membership of 1,400 record producers and distributors worldwide.
	www.grayzone.com /ifpi50200.htm (803 words)

	DMC Weblog: IFPI : Zwei Schritte vor, einen halben zurück (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Was die Verleger sich darunter vorstellten, konnte sich die IFPI schon denken: Die wollen mehr als bisherigen 9% und wir wollen weniger als bislang zahlen.
		Jetzt glaubt die IFPI offenbar dass der Leidensdruck groß genug ist und bietet für künftige Vergütungen großzügig 6,6% vom Händlerabgabepreis (HAP) an.
		Besonders amüsant ist in diesem Zusammenhang die IFPI Forderung, dass sich die GEMA künftig auch um die sogenannte Piraterieverfolgung“ bemühen sollte.
	www.dmcdeutschland.de /blog/archives/000411.html (574 words)

	Techdirt:IFPI Gets Into Malware Game (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		IFPI, its national groups and its suppliers do not make any other warranties or guaranties about the Software, its operation or results, and the Software is thus provided ‘AS IS’ and ‘WITH ALL FAULTS’.
		In no event shall IFPI, its national groups, its Software or other suppliers, or endorsing parties be liable to you or any third party for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, consequential or other damages of any kind.
		The user will indemnify and hold IFPI, its national groups, suppliers and endorsing parties harmless from any claim or demand, and damages and costs arising thereof, made by any third party due to or arising out of the user’s violation of the law or this licence.
	www.techdirt.com /articles/20050922/0738219_F.shtml (1538 words)

	IFPI: Music Piracy Grows to $4.5B Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The anti-piracy offensives of the International Federation of Phonographic Industry (IFPI) produced mixed results in the last year: while global sales of pirated music hit a new record of 1.1 billion discs, the rate at which physical piracy continued to spread throughout the world in 2003 slowed from previous years.
		In its report, the IFPI issues a "call to governments" urging stronger, up-to-date copyright laws; stronger, deterrent-oriented sentencing of pirates; regulation of disc manufacturing; and commitment to prosecute copyright crime aggressively.
		New efforts to counter piracy, the IFPI said, include the tracking of polycarbonate plastic to find the sources of pirate CD manufacturers' raw materials, much as the U.S.'s Drug Enforcement Agency follows ingredients for methamphetamine production, as well as the establishment of an Interpol "fighting fund" with contributions from the IFPI and other unnamed organizations.
	www.medialinenews.com /articles/publish/printer_580.shtml (351 words)

	Stereophile: Russia Teams up with IFPI
		The IFPI estimates that Russia's disc-replication industry is capable of producing 200 million units annually, four times the level needed to meet legitimate demand.
		Reinforcing their image as allies, the NFPP and IFPI issued a jointly developed question-and-answer document, "Developing a Legitimate Music Market in Russia." The Russian market is a growth area for the music industry, with a 17% gain in sales in 2001, despite a global decline.
		In other piracy news, the IFPI reported May 24 that Spain's national police had seized nearly two million blank discs that were destined for use by industrial pirates.
	www.stereophile.com /news/11351 (731 words)

	Macworld UK - Digital music sales set to double - IFPI
		The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) says that over 200 million songs have been purchased in the US and Europe in the last 12 months.
		However, the IFPI warns that music downloading is still in its infancy, with less than one in ten people downloading songs and only one person in two, in the key 16-29 age group, aware of the existence of legal ways of buying music online.
		IFPI figures show that the supply of music files on unlicensed P2P services has fallen over the last year.
	www.macworld.co.uk /news/index.cfm?NewsID=10655&Page=1&pagePos=2 (566 words)

	CNN - Music industry campaigns against Net pirates - November 1, 1999
		IFPI affiliate groups are currently campaigning against hundreds of sites in more than 20 countries worldwide that are infringing copyright laws.
		The IFPI intends not only to rid the Internet of pirated content, but also to find the best way for artists and companies to deliver music legally over the Net, according to a statement.
		The U.K.'s national IFPI member, the British Phonographic Industry also recently launched an investigation into illegal music, specifically targeting sites where users are promised illegal music files after looking at a so-called sponsor's Web site, which often consists of pornographic material.
	www.cnn.com /TECH/computing/9911/01/music.pirates.idg (396 words)

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		According to the International Federation for the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), piracy is worst in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and parts of Latin America, with commercial piracy operations existing in each region.
		IFPI cited Brazil in particular, which saw legitimate CD sales drop 25% in 2003 while sales of pirated CDs rose 9%.
		While the dollar amount quoted by IFPI may be suspect a la the BSA's figures for software piracy, there is little doubt that the largest source of lost revenues for the recording industry is from commercial piracy operations.
	arstechnica.com /news.ars/post/20040722-4021.html (391 words)

	Music industry burned by CD piracy \| Tech News on ZDNet
		The IFPI estimated that in May 2002, there were approximately 3 million people and 500 million files available for copying at any one time on all of the peer-to-peer services worldwide.
		The IFPI said that last year it and its affiliated national groups removed from the Internet approximately 1,060 unauthorized peer-to-peer music servers, 28,000 Web and FTP (file transfer protocol) sites offering pirated music, 2.8 million people using unauthorized peer-to-peer services, and 700 million unauthorized music files in 51 countries.
		The IFPI said this means that almost 40 percent of all CDs and cassettes sold around the globe are pirated copies--the highest proportion ever recorded by the organization.
	news.zdnet.com /2100-9595_22-935243.html (693 words)

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