Hardware piracy, or making knock-off microchips based on stolen blueprints, is a burgeoning problem in the electronics industry.

Microsoft Corp. is helping protect consumers and businesses from the dangers of “trick” software — counterfeit software disguised as genuine — and is working to take the economic advantage out of dealing in pirated software.

"Congress Is Making Internet Service Providers Responsible for Piracy on Their Networks, Not Just Those Who Download or Share the Content," Said Congressman Howard Berman at Anti-Piracy Event in LA

Business Software Alliance Settles with AccentCare, Inc., Global Microwave Systems, Inc. and Investors Management Trust Real Estate Group, Inc.

Microsoft supports government anti-piracy actions to prevent modified chips in game consoles.

Hundreds of Microsoft customers provide evidence to help FBI and China’s Public Security Bureau crack counterfeiting ring.

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) applauded the House and Senate Judiciary Committees for approving legislation this week to modernize the US patent system.

Software Group to Reward Individuals Up To $1 Million for Qualified Reports of Copyright Infringement

In Washington Meetings, High Tech CEOs Urge US Officials to Enact Patent Reform, Fight Cyber Crime, Promote Trade, and Boost Competitiveness

This conclusion was confirmed at a conference hosted by BSA, the US Department of Justice and REACT and attended by law enforcement and intellectual property rights holders.

Pittsburgh businesses beware "¦ if your organization is using unlicensed software, the Net is closing in!