Software Piracy

Microsoft To Try Office Anti-Piracy Nag System

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:16:19 -0500

Unique locks on microchips could reduce hardware piracy

harminka — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:54:00 -0600

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

More Tricks Than Treats in Pirated Software

harminka — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:47:56 -0500

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.

Lawmaker Proposes to Strengthen Anti-Counterfeiting and Internet Piracy Efforts

Anastvatz — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:10:08 -0500

"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

California Companies Pay More Than $700,000 for Use of Unlicensed Software

Anastvatz — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:13:59 -0500

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

Microsoft Statement on ICE Actions

harminka — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:26:00 -0500

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

Raids in Southern China: $2 Billion Global Software Counterfeiting Syndicate

Anastvatz — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:23:43 -0500

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

BSA Commends Congressional Action on Patent Reform Bill

Anastvatz — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:06:07 -0500

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

BSA Raises the Stakes in Fight Against Software Piracy

Anastvatz — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:45:54 -0500

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

Software Executives Press Forward on Policy Agenda

Anastvatz — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:18:45 -0500

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

Government and industry collaboration vital to crack down on criminal counterfeiting and piracy

Anastvatz — Thu, 24 May 2007 02:25:24 -0500

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 Have 15 Days Left to Get Legal

Anastvatz — Fri, 18 May 2007 00:54:28 -0500

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