Cloud Industry Forum establishes Sub Group on Cloud Computing Legal Issues

The Cloud Industry Forum (CIF), designed to promote trust, security and transparency within the sector, has launched a group specifically to focus on the legal issues associated with cloud computing. The new group – chaired by Conor Ward, Partner, Hogan Lovells, has been created to provide clarity on the cloud computing legal ...
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‘2012 Licence Compliance and Software Piracy Panel’ sets anti-piracy agenda

 FAST general Counsel, Julian Heathcote Hobbins confirmed panellist in leading industry webinar The Federation Against Software Theft is to take part in the V.i. Labs’ ‘License Compliance and Software Piracy Panel Discussion’ webinar taking place on 2nd ...
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FAST Legal Advisory Group (FLAG) leads debate on the future of IP law and enforcement

Event organised to debate the future of IP law following the Hargreaves Review, 18th January 2012, Bird & Bird, London  FLAG, the Federation Against Software Theft’s (FAST) Legal Advisory Group, has organised a unique event at Bird & Bird, London on January 18th 2012 to discuss hot ...
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As the software industry protects its intellectual property the Federation Against Software Theft calls to maintain the robust IP environment

The Federation Against Software Theft has supported the right of software intellectual property rights holders to protect their IP in the face of counterfeiting and piracy, following the news that Microsoft has issued legal proceedings against ...
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FAST backs court ruling for BT to block access to Newzbin 2

- Industry body welcomes further law enforcement on blocking access to illegitimate website - The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) has welcomed the latest High Court Ruling which has given BT 14 days to block access to file-sharing website, Newzbin 2. Newzbin 2 is a members-only site, which aggregates a ...
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FAST Backs Launch of New Intellectual Property Guide

-Intellectual Property Office launches new online guide for businesses- The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) has wholeheartedly endorsed the latest initiative from Government aimed at tackling intellectual property disregard in the workplace. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched new website ...
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FAST Welcomes New Communications Bill

"Unlawfully distributing copyrighted material is theft - and a direct assault on the freedoms and rights of creators of content to be rewarded fairly for their efforts," Jeremy Hunt MP, Minister of Culture" The Federation Against Software Theft has cautiously welcomed comments made in a speech on 15th ...
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Whistle while you work: not likely if you work in Britain

We don’t care! Workforce unaware of whistle blowing legislation designed to protect them and probably wouldn’t report malpractice anyway Over three quarters of UK office workers would turn a blind eye to malpractice in the office and fail to report it, according to the latest research from the Federation Against ...
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FAST Legal Advisory Group (FLAG) discussing latest developments including ‘exhaustion’ in Intellectual Property Law

FLAG will be joined by Conservative MP Mike Weatherley at Portcullis House, at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 14th September 2011 to discuss items of interest including ‘exhaustion’ in intellectual property law and its impact on the software industry. With a host of industry experts on UK digital copyright law, this ...
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Cyber-squatting a real concern as industry gears up for .XXX Adult Entertainment Domain launch

-Industry experts remind businesses to protect trademarks and online brand reputation as new domain increases potential for misuse- FAST and the Cloud Industry Forum have called on British businesses to be aware of the latest domain launch in order to protect their trademarks, online brand and reputation as the deadline for the ...
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About FAST

The Federation Against Software Theft was formed in 1984; it was the first organisation globally to champion the professional management of legitimate software and protect publishers' rights. It aims to reduce, restrict and or lessen the incidence of unauthorised dealings in computer software.

FAST is a not-for-profit organisation limited by guarantee and wholly owned by its members. It works on many fronts to promote the legitimate use of software and protect its members' rights through education, enforcement, lobbying and promoting standards and best practice in business. www.fastiis.org

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