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Blumenau joins the Free City of Piracy Project

Cidade is the 14th member of an initiative to curb illegal trade coordinated by ETCO

The city of Blumenau, in Santa Catarina, adhered to the Free City Piracy Project. With this, the municipality becomes the fourteenth to integrate the program of the National Council to Combat Piracy, an organ of the Ministry of Justice. The project is coordinated by ETCO-Brazilian Institute of Ethics in Competition and, in six years of history, has won the participation of 13 municipalities, including São Paulo, Porto Alegre and Brasília.

The project seeks to expand the involvement of cities in combating the sale and distribution of pirated products. The city halls, as is known, are responsible for the inspection and for the granting and revocation of licenses and business licenses. Unfortunately, however, some do not pay due attention to the problem of piracy. One of the main reasons is the lack of integration with the other levels of government for joint actions. This is the main focus of Cidade Livre da Pirataria.

When the project started in 2009, the priority was to sign agreements with the cities that would host the 2014 World Cup. “We achieved our goal. Only one of the headquarters was not part of the project ”, recalls Márcio Gonçalves, who coordinated the work between 2009 and 2014.

Union, states and municipalities

By signing the agreement, the city commits to coordinating anti-piracy measures with inspection and seizure of products, in addition to awareness campaigns. The work includes the Public Ministry, the police and the tax authorities.

Brazilian law provides that all entities of the federation - the Union, states and municipalities - act against the trade in illegal products. In addition to the responsibility of the city halls, the Federal Government must act through the Federal Police and the Federal Revenue Service, which have tools to face the smuggling and embezzlement of goods. The states are responsible for investigative and inspection actions, through the Military and Civil police. "The fight against piracy must be the result of a joint effort between all these actors", says Gonçalves.

The greatest example of success in this integration work proposed by Cidade Livre de Pirataria is the case of São Paulo. Between 2010 and 2012, the city coordinated a work to combat piracy that resulted in the prolonged closure of several popular shopping malls that served as real centers for selling and distributing pirated products. The result of this constant action can be felt even in other regions of the country. “Camelódromos in other cities stopped working, because pirated products were purchased in São Paulo, where commerce was facing greater barriers”, says Gonçalves.

To enhance this type of effort, the National Prize for Combating Piracy was also created, an initiative that aims to reward the best projects to combat illegal trade. The idea is to highlight public and private entities that have taken outstanding initiatives in tackling crimes against piracy and intellectual property. The winners of the fourth edition of the award will be announced at the same ceremony in which Blumenau will join the Cidade Livre de Piracy Project, on September 11th. In addition to the announcement of the winners, the event should also mark the launch of the next edition of the award.

 

First arbitration chamber specialized in internet and technology issues launched

Brazil already has an independent Arbitration Chamber for resolving disputes and conflicts involving the Internet, Technology and E-commerce. Established since 2013, CIAMTEC - International Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation in Information Technology, E-commerce and Communication recently started its activities, acting as an Arbitration Court composed of specialists in Law and Law applicable to information technology, who can decide controversies and legal issues, as long as appointed by the parties, as provided by the Arbitration Law.

Among the subjects covered by CIAMTEC are from virtual money, fraud and electronic scams to unfair competition, bids in information technology and IT projects. In addition to the resolution of any disputes and problems that may possibly exist between the parties, the Chamber may also act in the mediation of conflicts, providing all parties with prompt service to their needs.

Responsible for arbitration in the state of Goiás and second secretary of CIAMTEC, Rafael Maciel highlights the benefits of the Arbitral Tribunal, when he says that “Arbitration is governed in Brazil by Law 9.307 / 1996, but few are aware of the benefits of the election of an arbitrator of a Chamber of Arbitration, and instead of using the common Judgment, such as economy, speed and flexibility, among many other advantages. The dispute is resolved quickly. When the issue involves technology, there is also the guarantee of having arbitrators with experience in the matter, avoiding legal insecurity and erroneous decisions ”. Maciel also states that the Chamber also has experts who support the arbitrators in the analysis of the cases presented.

Source: Gazeta do Povo

Natal joins the Free Piracy City

Capital of Rio Grande do Norte is the 11th city to integrate the program managed by ETCO, which municipalizes actions to combat piracy

The mayor of Natal, Carlos Eduardo, signed on March 21 the term of agreement and cooperation of the Cidade Livre de Piratação project, of the National Council for Combating Piracy and Offenses against Intellectual Property (CNCP) of the Ministry of Justice. The project, managed by ETCO, has already been adopted by 10 cities.

"With this signature, we want to reaffirm our commitment to combat this type of action, preventing those who pay their taxes and work hard from being harmed," said the mayor. The project will be carried out in Natal under the coordination of the Public Security and Social Defense Secretariat (Semdes). According to secretary Osair Vasconcelos, the portfolio will be fully committed to trying to solve the piracy problem in Natal.

Already implemented in São Paulo, Curitiba, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Osasco, Rio de Janeiro, Vitória, Salvador, Manaus and Cuiabá, the program aims to allow cities to actively take on the fight against piracy, developing actions in conjunction with municipal, state institutions and federal, as well as representatives of civil society.

ETCO's goal is for the project to be implemented in all host cities for this year's World Cup. The Arena das Dunas, in Natal, will host four World Cup matches.

Cuiabá joins the Free City Piracy Program

Capital of Mato Grosso became the 10th Brazilian municipality to join the Ministry of Justice program, under the management of ETCO. Goal is to reach all host cities of the 2014 World Cup

The City of Piracy Program, of the National Council for Combating Piracy and Intellectual Property Offenses of the Ministry of Justice (CNCP / MJ), won on September 25th the adhesion of the city of Cuiabá. With the arrival of the capital of Mato Grosso, the number of municipalities that adopt the program reaches ten, whose objective is to municipalize the fight against illegal trade.

The Program is managed by ETCO and started in 2010. In Cuiabá, the cooperation agreement was signed by Mayor Mauro Mendes Ferreira, at an event attended by the Executive Secretary of the CNCP, Rodolfo Tamanaha, and other government secretaries.

“These activities cause enormous damage to public coffers and citizens. If we do not fight those who persist in illegal practice, we are encouraging the non-payment of important taxes for public investments, ”said the mayor of Cuiabá during the ceremony.

The Executive Secretary of the CNCP, Rodolfo Tamanaha, praised the initiative of the City of Cuiabá in seeking a new tool to combat illegal practice. "It is another instrument that will be available to Cuiabá to meet the demand of tourists and companies that are investing in the city, one of the headquarters of the 2014 World Cup."

Already implemented in São Paulo, Curitiba, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Osasco, Rio de Janeiro, Vitória, Salvador and recently in Manaus, the program aims to allow cities to actively take on the fight against piracy, developing actions in conjunction with municipal, state institutions and federal, as well as representatives of civil society.

As a program manager, ETCO's goal is to expand adherence to the Program from the country's main municipalities. This year, the priority is the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as is the case in Cuiabá, which will have four first phase matches played at Arena Pantanal.

Manaus joins the Cidade Livre de Pirataria program

Capital of Amazonas is the 9th Brazilian municipality and the first in the North Region to join the Ministry of Justice program, under the management of ETCO. Goal is to reach all the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

The City of Piracy Program, of the National Council for Combating Piracy and Intellectual Property Offenses of the Ministry of Justice (CNCP / MJ), won, on August 23, the adhesion of the city of Manaus, the first in the North Region to participate in the project. With the entry of the capital of Amazonas, there are now nine municipalities that adopt the program, whose objective is to municipalize the fight against illegal trade.

The Mayor of Manaus, Arthur Neto, signed the agreement in a ceremony that also included the presence of the Executive Secretary of the CNCP, Rodolfo Tamanaha, and the ETCO representative, Márcio Gonçalves.

During the ceremony, Arthur Neto stated that all traders who are willing to abandon the sale of contraband and want to sell legal products will receive benefits from the Manaus City Hall. “We will give an alternative to those who are exploited in their work. The city will finance everyone who works with pirated products, as long as they start selling legal products. Now it is war without respite for the great pirates ”, he declared.

Rodolfo Tamanaha, from CNCP, said that the first action after the signing of the Cooperation Agreement will be the training of municipal employees. "The first action that the Council usually performs, together with the city halls, is a training event for local agents, so that they know how to identify pirated and original products," said Rodolfo.

Already implemented in São Paulo, Curitiba, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Osasco, Rio de Janeiro, Vitória and Salvador, the Cidade Livre de Pirataria Program aims to municipalize the offensive against the illegal trade of products, so that cities actively take up the fight piracy, developing actions in conjunction with municipal, state and federal institutions, in addition to representatives of civil society. Thus, all anti-piracy measures, such as inspection, product seizure operations and awareness campaigns, are now being worked on in an integrated manner and coordinated by the city hall, which ensures more efficiency and better results.

As a program manager, ETCO aims to expand adherence to the program. This year, the priority is the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as is the case in Manaus, which will have four first phase matches played at Arena Amazônia.

Manaus joins the Free City Piracy Program

Fight against piracy intensifies in Manaus after inclusion in program

Amazonas in Time - Manaus / AM - CAPA - 23/08/2013

The Manaus City Hall should actively take on the fight against piracy, developing actions jointly with municipal, state and federal institutions, starting this Friday (23), from the inclusion of the city in the Free City Program of Piracy, of the National Council for Combat to Piracy and Offenses against Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Justice (CNCP / MJ).

Already implemented in São Paulo, Curitiba, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Osasco, Rio de Janeiro, Vitória and Salvador, the program aims to municipalize the fight against illegal trade in products, so that cities actively take up the fight against piracy, developing actions in with municipal, state and federal institutions, as well as representatives of civil society.

Thus, all anti-piracy measures, such as inspection, product seizure operations and awareness campaigns, are now being worked on in an integrated manner and coordinated by the city hall, which ensures more efficiency and better results.

The Brazilian Institute of Ethics in Competition (ETCO) is responsible for managing the program, started in 2010. The great goal now is to expand the adhesion to the Program of the main municipalities in the country. This year, the priority cities are the host cities of the World Cup FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014, as is the case in Manaus, which will have four first phase matches played at Arena Amazônia.

Salvador joins the Free Piracy City

The capital of Bahia is the eighth Brazilian city to enter the project, which aims to municipalize the fight against illegal trade. The goal is for all host cities to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil to be part of the program by the end of this year.

Salvador, capital of Bahia, on July 12 became the eighth Brazilian city to be part of the Cidade Livre de Piracy Program, of the National Council for Combating Piracy and Offenses against Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Justice (CNCP / MJ), under the management of ETCO, which aims to municipalize measures to combat illegal trade.

The agreement was signed by Mayor Antônio Carlos Magalhães Neto at the headquarters of the Chamber of Shopkeepers (CDL) of Salvador. The Executive Secretary of the National Council to Combat Piracy (CNCP), Rodolfo Tamanaha; the President of CDL Bahia, Antônio Tawil; the President of CDL Salvador, Geraldo Cordeiro; the Superintendent of Land Use Control and Planning (Sucom), Sílvio Pinheiro; and the Superintendent of Transalvador, Fabrizzio Muller. ETCO was represented by consultant Márcio Gonçalves.

“We live in a city marked by informality and the problem of street vendors scattered on the streets is not only economic, but also social. We understand that, with dialogue, it is possible to organize informal trade. And informal commerce is directly associated with piracy. There is a group of people who are at the service of crime, who are competing unfairly with our trade, ”said the Salvadoran mayor during the event.

Started in 2010 and already implemented in São Paulo, Curitiba, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Osasco, Rio de Janeiro and Vitória, Cidade Livre de Pirataria aims to municipalize the fight against illegal trade in products, so that the participating cities actively assume the combating piracy, developing actions in conjunction with municipal, state and federal institutions, as well as representatives of civil society. Thus, all anti-piracy measures, such as inspection, product seizure operations and awareness campaigns, among others, are now being worked on in an integrated manner and coordinated by the city hall, which guarantees more efficiency and better results.

As the program's manager since 2009, ETCO's goal is to expand its membership of the country's main municipalities. This year, the priority is the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, such as Salvador, which will have six games played at the Fonte Nova Arena.

“The successful experience of São Paulo, the first municipality to be part of the program, shows that it is possible to succeed in combating piracy, placing the matter above any political differences”, says ETCO Executive President, Roberto Abdenur. According to him, “the practice of piracy is one of the most harmful forms of unfair competition, since, by subverting intellectual property rules to obtain illicit commercial advantages, the piracy 'industry' discourages free competition and inhibits investments in research and technology for the development of new products ”.

In turn, the president of the CNCP, Flavio Crocce Caetano, states that “the partnership established with the municipalities aims to debate and propose actions that take into account the local particularities of each municipality, making public policies to combat piracy more effective. ”. In the same vein, Rodolfo Tamanaha, Executive Secretary of CNCP, asserts that “Cidade Livre de Pirataria encourages local actors, led by the respective city hall, to present the main problems related to piracy, which serve to support the actions to confront the problem” .

Salvador joins the Free Piracy City Program

With the signing of the agreement, eight municipalities have already joined the Ministry of Justice program, whose management is under the responsibility of ETCO. Goal is to reach all host cities of the 2014 World Cup

Salvador, in Bahia, will be the eighth Brazilian municipality to be part of the Cidade Livre de Piracy Program, of the National Council for Combating Piracy and Intellectual Property Offenses of the Ministry of Justice (CNCP / MJ). The program is managed by the Brazilian Institute of Ethics in Competition (ETCO) and aims to municipalize the fight against illegal trade.

The cooperation agreement will be signed tomorrow, July 12, at 11 am, at the Chamber of Shopkeepers (CDL) of Salvador. The mayor of the Bahian capital, Antônio Carlos Magalhães Neto, will sign the agreement, in a ceremony that will also be attended by the President of the CNCP, Flavio Crocce Caetano, the Executive Secretary of the CNCP, Rodolfo Tamanaha, and the ETCO representative, Márcio Gonçalves.

Started in 2010 and already implemented in São Paulo, Curitiba, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Osasco, Rio de Janeiro and Vitória, the program aims to municipalize the fight against illegal trade in products, so that the participating cities actively take on the fight against piracy, developing actions in conjunction with municipal, state and federal institutions, as well as representatives of civil society. Thus, all anti-piracy measures, such as inspection, product seizure operations and awareness campaigns, among others, are now being worked on in an integrated manner and coordinated by the city hall, which guarantees more efficiency and better results.

As a program manager since 2009, ETCO's goal is to expand the program's membership in the country's main municipalities. This year, the priority is the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as is the case in Salvador, which will have six games played at the Fonte Nova Arena.

“The successful experience of São Paulo, the first municipality to be part of the program, shows that it is possible to succeed in combating piracy, placing the issue above political interests”, says ETCO Executive President, Roberto Abdenur. According to him, “the practice of piracy is one of the most harmful forms of unfair competition, since, by subverting the rules of intellectual property to obtain illicit commercial advantages, the piracy 'industry' discourages free competition and inhibits investments in research and technology for Development of new products".

In turn, the President of the CNCP, Flavio Crocce Caetano, states that “the partnership established with the municipalities aims to debate and propose actions that take into account the local particularities of each municipality, making public policies to combat piracy more effective. ”. In the same vein, Rodolfo Tamanaha, Executive Secretary of CNCP, asserts that the “Piracy-Free City Project encourages local actors, led by the respective city hall, to present the main problems related to piracy, which serve to support coping actions” .

“The City of Salvador supports the initiative and will intensify, through the Public Order Secretariat, the fight against piracy. We must develop all legal means to protect intellectual property and prevent writers, singers and composers, other artists and manufacturers of electronic products, for example, from having their work pirated by people who do not contribute to the development of Brazil ”, says the mayor of Salvador, Antônio Carlos Magalhães Neto.