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Topic: Federation Against Copyright Theft

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UK firms face closure for software 'theft' - ZDNet UK News Paul Brennan, general counsel for the Federation Against Software Theft (Fast), said: "This action reinforces everything for which Fast stands -- and for us is the equivalent to a big stick with which to confront organisations that are flouting copyright law. Companies abusing the terms of their licences or using illegally copied software now face the threat of closure, as the police, working with copyright owners and enforcement agencies, receive new powers under radical changes to the 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act which come into force on 20 November 2002. Firms which are found to be in breach of the terms of software licences risk losing their equipment as police exercise their rights to seize PCs and servers which are running illegal applications. news.zdnet.co.uk /business/0,39020645,2126185,00.htm   (492 words)

BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE - Definition BSA's aims are the same as the Federation Against Software Theft but it is not limited to the UK. The BSA was created by Microsoft in 1988 in an attempt to combat software theft. Lobbying to strengthen copyright laws and co-operation with law enforcement agencies. www.hyperdictionary.com /computing/business+software+alliance   (117 words)

Federation Against Software Theft simplifies licensing - Computer Business Review The Federation Against Software Theft, Fast, has announced it is planning to introduce a new "kitemark" for software licensing, with the goal of providing purchasers with a consistent and transparent license agreement to reduce any potential license compliance confusion. Fast was set up by the British Computer Society's Copyright Committee in 1984 when its first goal was to raise the awareness of software piracy, and to lobby parliament for changes in the Copyright Act 1956 to reflect the needs of software authors and publishers and end users. By combining the strengths of our software publishers and certified resellers we will be able to tackle the issue head on and ensure that the core criteria are established for any software license. www.cbronline.com /article_news.asp?guid=5B1F58F9-6344-4115-A726-73A97E9A9C26   (365 words)

Federation Against Software Theft Limited - Computing Reference - eLook.org Federation Against Software Theft Limited - Computing Reference - eLook.org In addition to prosecuting organisations and individuals for software theft, FAST set up a campaign of public education and awareness to ensure that users of commercial software understand the effects of software theft - primarily the legal penalties for copyright breach and the increased risk of virus infection through the uncontrolled spread of software. (FAST) A non-profitmaking organisation, formed in 1984 by the software industry with the aim of eradicating software theft in the UK. www.elook.org /computing/federation-against-software-theft-limited.htm   (190 words)

FACT The Federation Again Copyright Theft is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Robertson as FACT Chairman with immediate effect. When it was established in 1983, FACT’s primary purpose was to protect the United Kingdom’s film and broadcasting industry against counterfeiting, copyright and trademark infringements. FACT did this by representing the interests of its members in the face of the steady influx of illegal – or pirated - films and videos. www.fact-uk.org.uk   (282 words)

Copyright enforcement and questionnaires Can we be compelled to reply to questionnaires received from copyright enforcement agencies, such as British Software Alliance (BSA) and Federation Against Software Theft (Fast)? Lawrence Phillips, Tarlo Lyons partner, asks how businesses can satisfy copyright enforcement. If this page does not print out automatically, select Print from the File menu. www.vnunet.com /articles/print/2074658   (282 words)

Software cops mount car boot challenge - Security Strategy - Breaking Business and Technology News at silicon.com Operation Carter, involved representatives from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (Elspa), the Federation Against Copyright Theft, the police and Staffordshire Trading Standards. Elspa claims that more than £2bn is lost every year by the UK games industry to software counterfeiting. Elspa was founded in 1989 to provide a voice for the UK computer games industry. software.silicon.com /security/0,39024655,39153499,00.htm   (560 words)

Lords Hansard text for 10 May 2002 (220510-02) In fact, in addition to the prestigious Alliance Against Counterfeiting and Piracy and the Federation against Copyright Theft, the International Chamber of Commerce has recently created its own legal bureau of law firms to help fight the problem in the courts. The noble Lord, Lord Razzall, pointed out that one of the objectives of the Bill was to increase the penalties payable to bring them into line with those under the legislation against the fraudulent use of trade marks. friend, the Member for Maldon and Chelmsford East pointed out in another place, blockbuster films such as "The Full Monty" and "Harry Potter" were made in this country, as were many others which have achieved world-wide popularity even if the revenues have gone elsewhere. www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/ld199900/ldhansrd/pdvn/lds02/text/20510-02.htm   (560 words)

BBC NEWS Entertainment Film Fake UK DVD seizures up by 133% The Federation Against Copyright Theft (Fact) seized 386,569 UK-made fake DVDs from January to June, as UK seizures of pirate DVDs from abroad fell. An anti-piracy campaign fronted by BBC television and radio presenter Ross claims that by buying counterfeit DVDs from car boot sales and street traders, viewers were feeding crime in their local communities. UK criminals earn £600m per year from pirate DVDs, an anti-piracy campaign fronted by TV host Jonathan Ross said. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/film/4237008.stm   (402 words)

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