On November 13, 2024, the “2024 International Seminar in Response to Global Piracy” hosted by the Copyright Overseas Agency (COA) of Korea took place at the Convention & Exhibition Center (COEX) in Seoul, South Korea. CODA participated in the seminar upon invitation from COA. Since its establishment in 2017, COA has held these international seminars annually, with CODA participating every year.
The seminar aims to bring together experts from various countries in the fields of content and copyright to share experiences and insights and to build a common understanding for addressing piracy effectively. Against the backdrop of increasingly severe global copyright infringement issues, it is crucial for rights holders from different countries to engage in collaborative discussions and establish consensus on appropriate countermeasures.
Under the theme “The Diversity of Online Copyright Infringement and Its Countermeasures,” the seminar began with keynote speeches by Mr. Alessandro Barreto, Director of the Cyber Operations Laboratory at Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security, and Mr. Sang Hyeok Im, Partner at Korea’s Shin & Kim Law Firm and Auditor for COA. These were followed by six presentations by speakers from South Korea, Japan, the United States, Brazil, and Vietnam. Each presentation was accompanied by lively Q&A sessions, fostering active exchanges of ideas.
CODA Director of Overseas Copyright Protection, Masaharu Ina, delivered a presentation titled “CODA’s Recent Anti-Piracy Efforts and Collaboration with Overseas Enforcement Agencies.” The presentation highlighted CODA’s achievements in its International Enforcement Project (CBEP), launched in 2021. It addressed various challenges and issues in combating piracy in the digital and online era and underscored the importance of public-private and international cooperation.
The seminar was attended by several individuals with close ties to CODA in the field of anti-piracy. From South Korea, Mr. Han Kyoo Jo and Mr. Sang Hyeok Im from COA, the organizers of the seminar, participated. From the United States, Mr. Michael Schlesinger from the Motion Picture Association (MPA) was present. From Japan, Mr. Atsushi Ito from Shueisha Inc. and the Authorized Books of Japan (ABJ) took part. From Brazil, Mr. Alesandro Barreto, Director of the Cyber Operations Laboratory at the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, as well as Mr. Edson Taro Nakajima from IP House, contributed to the discussions. Their presence made the event a meaningful opportunity for strengthening relationships and fostering closer collaboration in the future.
■COA’s Official Website
https://coa4kcontent.or.kr/
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https://coda-cj.jp/en/news/348/
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https://coda-cj.jp/en/news/404/
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About CODA
CODA (Content Overseas Distribution Association) was established in 2002 at the call of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Agency for Cultural Affairs to promote the overseas development of Japanese content and take anti-piracy measures. Japan’s proud content, including music, movies, anime, broadcast programs, video games, and publishing, plays an important role in enhancing the nation’s international presence and economic growth. As digital technology becomes more widespread, it is even more significant to protect Japan’s content from increasingly artful copyright infringement and promote the content industry’s development. CODA contributes to the deterrence and detection of online and other piracy, by sharing knowledge with relevant government agencies, organizations, and companies in Japan and abroad, to engage in direct and indirect anti-piracy measures, as well as public relations activities. Visit https://coda-cj.jp/en/activity/ for more information on CODA’s projects.