The 2025 COPY-IDENT Global Infringement Report by MEDIA-IDENT Group GmbH analyzes a full year of data and reveals an unprecedented rise in unauthorized image use, driven by AI tools that can create, edit, and repost visuals in seconds. More than 72 million infringement incidents were recorded worldwide last year, representing potential losses in the billions of euros. The report’s findings are built on a proprietary database assembled from over 50,000 copyright owners and drawn directly from the extensive monitoring systems that power the COPY-IDENT platform.
Input from every MEDIA-IDENT department and team provides unique assessments and a level of granularity that sheds light not only on the sources of copyright violations, but also on the reasons behind them and the actions anyone can take to protect their intellectual property. Beyond the raw numbers, the report shows how fragmented legal frameworks across jurisdictions leave creators without consistent protection, and how courts are still wrestling with ownership questions for AI generated works. The combination of exclusive infringement data and sophisticated analysis highlights the urgent need for technology first monitoring solutions. By leveraging automated detection and advanced analytics, rights holders can stay one step ahead and secure fair compensation for their creations.
The full report delves into successful enforcement case studies, geopolitical complications, and practical recommendations for protecting visual intellectual property in an AI driven world. Dive in and use the insights derived from the COPY-IDENT databases to discover how to protect your creative work and adapt to the rapidly evolving copyright landscape for visual media.