- Big names from the software world back Federation efforts to clarify licensing issues -The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) has joined forces with major names in the software industry to form a working group aimed at clarifying the key aspects and impact of virtualisation on software licensing.Meeting for the first time on November 12th, the group has been formed of key Federation members including Centennial Software, Computacenter, CSC Computer Sciences, Hewlett-Packard, Hi...
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- France set to ban illegal file-sharers from the Internet -The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) has applauded French moves to control piracy on the web, saying it echoes plans laid down by the enforcement body earlier this month.Under the terms of a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, signed in Paris today by members of the music, audiovisual, and ISP industries, alongside public authorities, are all pledging to fight Internet piracy. Under the terms of the Memorandum us...
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Crooks beware: Your buyers might be honey traps!The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) has participated in the takedown of an unlawful software ring run from a roofer’s home in Cornwall. The perpetrators were caught when a Federation member posed as a buyer and bought an unlawful copy of their own software from Philip Rogers of Redruth.Rogers, and his sister, had been investigated for a number of failed and improper sales hosted on the online auction website eBAY. The Feder...
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Joint Action First of its Kind as Federation Supports Trading Standards Cold Calls on ResellersIn the first action of its kind The Federation Against Software Theft has joined forces with Trading Standards Officers in Cardiff to support its latest initiative in cold calling on resellers in the city.The campaign being undertaken today November 8th 2007, will see Trading Standards teams using their powers under the Trademarks Act of 1994 to check whether the software being sold is within the law.T...
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The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) board of directors has appointed John Lovelock as its new Chief Executive. This appointment demonstrates the growing and targeted focus that the enforcement body is placing on IP theft and corporate compliance. Outlining the vision for the future Lovelock said, “The Federation has achieved enormous success in recent years fighting IP theft, standing up for members’ rights and lobbying for tougher measures against offenders. Our i...
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-or will government be forced to bring in regulatory framework, asks The Federation-Internet Service Providers (ISPs) need to adopt a policy of self regulation when it comes to illegal file-sharing otherwise the Government may consider imposing a new regulatory framework, according to The Federation Against Software Theft.John Lovelock, Director General of The Federation, said: “Lord Triesman, the ‘IP Minister’, has given his strongest indication to date that unless the industr...
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Federation welcomes Triesman’s threat against IP infringers The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) has applauded a recent public warning that intellectual property theft will not be tolerated from the so-called ‘Minister for IP’, Lord Triesman.It comes after comments made by Lord Triesman, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Intellectual Property and Quality at the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills who told the BBC the UK government could legi...
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-Users should wake-up to the acute threat from seemingly innocent downloads-The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) today warned that users should be aware that downloading illegal software packages could leave Internet users vulnerable to a host of malicious software attacks. John Lovelock, Director General, Federation Against Software Theft said “Risky and careless illegal downloads of what appears to be an innocent piece of software will often leave users desktops potenti...
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IRIS Software Group, the 6th largest business software house in the UK with a market capitalisation in excess of £500m, has become a member of the Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation).Following the recent merger with The CS Group, IRIS now comprises five business units each focused on a specific vertical market – accounting practice solutions, legal and compliance solutions, Not for profit and business solutions, accounting and business solutions and payroll and HR &nda...
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-Triesman’s plans recognise the need to safeguard creative industries, says Director General-The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) has welcomed plans laid out by the government’s first Minister for Intellectual Property and Quality to protect the country’s creative industries. Speaking at the Alliance Against IP Theft’s summer reception last week, John Lovelock, Director General of The Federation said the creation of this new ministerial role is a massive...
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-BPI follows lead of The Federation Against Software Theft-Software needs just as much protection as music! That’s the claim from The Federation Against Software Theft this week as it was revealed that a factory was raided after claims of illegal music copying.Following in the footsteps of The Federation, the music industry body, the BPI has successfully raided businesses where illegal downloading was taking place of copyright protected material.Police and music industry investigators raid...
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- Call for uniformity amongst ISP’s as many hide behind contracts -BT Internet, EasyNet and Demon have been lauded as good corporate citizens by The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) in its fight against illegal file sharing in corporate UK.In its fight against the illegal use of software The Federation has been working with the three named ISP’s to identify the individual computer from which illegal file sharing has been taking place thanks in part to the fact that ...
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-Shock yougov survey reveals more guilt over stealing 10p pens than illegal software worth thousands-It’s official! Workers around Britain are pocketing office supplies totalling millions of pounds each year – and guilt is the last thing on their minds.The results of the YouGov study, released today reveal that bosses better beware – if it’s not screwed down your staff are likely nab it. The survey commissioned by The Federation Against Software Theft uncovered:-• 62...
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- New FAST member sees rapid business benefits -Dale Software, a small software developer for vocational training and study, has experienced return on investment (ROI) within days of becoming a member of The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation).Dale Software approached The Federation regarding membership, after being notified by a concerned individual, that its software was being pirated on the network of a large Further Education College in the North of England. Dale Software disc...
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- Federation still expects FAST Ltd to lead the way in assisting corporate UK with IT Compliance challenge - Still business as usual! That’s the message from The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) as it aims to reinforce it’s mandate to FAST Ltd; to help corporate UK understand and manage their corporate governance obligation and treat software in the same way as any other valuable asset.John Lovelock, director general of The Federation said: “The disappoin...
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The Federation Against Software Theft has issued a stark message to software pirates that those who get caught, but don’t pay up will be made an example of.The warning comes on the back of the recent case of a mobile phone engineer who, earlier this month, was fined £3,400 for illegally sharing software over peer to peer (P2P) networks. Derek Butterworth from Epping was identified, among 145 others, following a ten month investigation by The Federation. A press campaign saw Butterwor...
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File Sharer exposed, prosecuted and fined during Operation Tracker (1) investigationA mobile phone engineer, discovered by The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) for illegal sharing of software over peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, has been ordered by the Court to pay costs and damages after a Directions hearing.The individual, Derek Butterworth from Epping, was identified, as part of a ten month investigation by The Federation, on a project codenamed Operation Tracker (1). Butterwor...
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The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) has warmly welcomed the announcement made by trade and Industry Minister Malcolm Wicks, that from April 6th new powers under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act will now be at the disposal of Trading Standards.Speaking at the Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Group in London the Minister confirmed that Section 107A of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988 will come into force with £5 million of new funding. This was a key re...
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A high profile training company targeted by The Federation Against Software Theft where illegal sharing of software over peer-to-peer (P2P) networks was taking place right under the nose of its senior management, has admitted its existing IT policies had failed.The company, which cannot be named for legal reasons, was contacted directly by The Federation and initially denied any illegal activity was taking place from its network. It argued that it had in place a highly effective ‘lock-down...
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- How the Gowers Review will affect your business in 2007 -The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) is issuing a strong warning to UK businesses to get up to speed on software compliance and clean up their liabilities now or risk facing up to 10 years in prison, unlimited fines and severe reputational damage.The caution comes hot on the heels of the Gowers Independent Review of Intellectual Property (IP) and Gordon Brown’s announcement to give an extra £5 million for Tr...
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