Attitudes to copyright must change, warns FAST

- Education and enforcement need to be at the forefront of the agenda when it comes to Intellectual Property - Research released by Ofcom has revealed that around half of copyright infringers download content illegally because it is quick, free and easy. These findings have been met with concern by the Federation Against ...
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Queens Speech missed opportunity for software industry, says the Federation Against Software Theft.

Yesterday’s announcement of a new bill for intellectual property could have brought in needed improvements in enforcement operations against intransigent IP infringers, according to Alex Hilton, CEO for FAST: “While it is fair to say that the IP framework in the UK is one of the best in the world, enforcing the law is ...
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As M&A activity surges in the UK, FAST advises that corporates need to focus on software license compliance

- FAST identifies over £100,000 in unlicensed software following takeover at British private sector business - The Federation Against Software Theft is advising corporate UK to make sure they appreciate the value of their software assets and ensure their estates are compliant following a recent action which saw ...
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FAST secures 70,000 in new software licenses from Perth & Kinross Council

- Industry body helps council to puts its software house in order following whistle-blower’s report - The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) has worked with Perth & Kinross Council to put its software estate in order following a whistle-blower’s report.   Having been ...
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World Intellectual Property Day gives robust message to the UK without clear knowledge ownership, economic growth will stall

A host of leaders in Intellectual Property have been assembled at the House of Commons for this year’s World Intellectual Property Day on 24th April 2012, an event sponsored by the Federation Against Software Theft. Hosted by Pete Wishart MP, Vice Chair of the All Party Parliamentary IP Group, the event will hear speeches ...
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Bosses beware! Workers view theft in the office as a guilt free right

Tea bags, paper, pens and software are all targets for the office thief Office workers the length and breadth of Britain are stealing everything from pens and paper to software on a daily basis, as they increasingly see it as a right and perk of the job. This is according to the latest research conducted by the Federation ...
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Software Asset Management works both ways, says FAST

Corporate UK is poorly equipped to deal with the challenges of software licensing, leading to chronic under and over-licensing. Effective software asset management (SAM) works both ways and will ultimately benefit your business, reminds the Federation Against Software Theft (FAST). Data released this week has revealed the true ...
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FAST Lawyers Group discusses latest internet copyright and enforcement practices

Industry legal group to debate the use of blocking injunctions against websites using 97A of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act FLAG, the Federation Against Software Theft’s Legal Advisory Group, will hold its first 2013 meeting at the House of Lords on Tuesday 26 March 2013, to discuss hot topics in ...
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FAST appoints Alex Hilton as new Chief Executive

Appointment signals industry body’s renewed focus on Intellectual Property protection   The Federation Against Software Theft’s (FAST) board of directors has today announced the appointment of Alex Hilton as its new Chief Executive.    Alex is well known in ...
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Intellectual Property reforms signal positive step for SMEs, says FAST

  Industry body broadly welcomes Government initiatives to challenge software piracy, but expresses need to focus on IP creation   Business Secretary Vince Cable’s upcoming measures to strengthen the Government’s Intellectual Property (IP) regime, improve education measures ...
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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.fast.org

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