MEDIA-IDENT Group GmbH Unveils the 2025 COPY-IDENT Global Infringement Report

BERLIN - EntSun -- Berlin, Germany – MEDIA-IDENT Group GmbH, a leading provider of AI powered visual media monitoring and protection solutions, today publishes the 2025 COPY-IDENT Global Infringement Report. The study, produced in collaboration with more than 50,000 copyright owners and 40+ law firms, delivers the most detailed view yet of how generative AI technologies are reshaping image copyright enforcement across the globe.

Key Findings

• Over 90 million image hits were detected by COPY-IDENT's monitoring platform during 2025, approximately 80% of which are likely unauthorized.
• The report estimates more than 72 million potential infringement cases, representing ~€25 billion in projected financial losses for image rights holders.
• Asia accounts for the highest share of image hits (30%), followed by Europe (29%) and North America (26%).
• Successful enforcement is concentrated in Europe (42% of cases) and North America (38%), reflecting the strength of legal infrastructure and MEDIA-IDENT's extensive partner network in those regions.
• The analysis highlights the growing difficulty of proving ownership in an environment where AI can generate, alter, and redistribute visual content within seconds.

Why This Report Matters

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The rapid adoption of generative AI tools has created a perfect storm for image copyright owners: content can be reproduced, stripped of attribution, and disseminated globally with minimal effort. Traditional enforcement mechanisms are struggling to keep pace. By leveraging a proprietary database built from the monitoring data of over 50,000 clients, the report provides actionable insights into where violations occur, why enforcement succeeds or fails, and how technology first strategies can mitigate risk.

Executive Quote

"The 2025 COPY-IDENT Global Infringement Report confirms what we have observed for years - AI is fundamentally changing the dynamics of visual content protection," said Marcus Schmitt, CEO at MEDIA-IDENT Group. "Our unique data set, combined with a global network of legal partners, enables rights holders to move from reactive takedowns to proactive, technology driven enforcement. This report equips creators, brands, and policymakers with the evidence they need to shape effective, future proof copyright strategies."

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Download the full report here.

About MEDIA-IDENT Group GmbH

Founded in 2015, MEDIA-IDENT Group GmbH is a Berlin based software company specializing in AI powered visual media monitoring and protection. Its flagship solutions: COPY-IDENT, BRANDS-IDENT, and the invisible watermarking service SOURCE-IDENT - help photographers, stock agencies, brands, and enterprises safeguard their image assets, reduce unauthorized use, and recover lost revenue. With a client base spanning more than 120 countries, MEDIA-IDENT combines cutting edge technology with a worldwide network of intellectual property law firms to deliver end to end rights management.

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