OPERATION TORPEDO SINKS HONG KONG MOVIE PIRATES
Hong Kong – From September 29 to October 1, the International Federation Against Copyright Theft – Greater China (IFACT-GC) representing the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the CJ Mark Committee (CJ Mark) in Hong Kong, joined forces with over 120 officers from the Hong Kong Customs Intellectual Property Investigation Bureau (IPIB) and the Special Task Force (STF) in a territory-wide anti-piracy operation against a series of distribution and retail outlets selling pirated optical discs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The International Federation Against Copyright Theft – Greater China (IFACT-GC) was established in 2006 by the Motion Picture Association to protect the film and television industry in the Greater China region from the adverse impact of piracy. IFACT-GC works closely with industry, government, law enforcement authorities and educational institutions to protect the film and television industry, retailers and consumers in Greater China.
Education is crucial in the fight against piracy. Many people don't know what copyright theft is and are unaware of its serious consequences. IFACT-GC is committed to raising awareness of this important issue and is taking its copyright education campaign to schools and universities around the Greater China region as well as the workplace.
IFACT-GC employs a multi-pronged approach to fighting piracy that includes conducting investigations against Internet pirates and cooperating with the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department’s enforcement operations against illegal duplication operations.