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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg |
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Company Raided For Using Copyright
Infringing Software |
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On 15 September 2005 at about 10.30am,
Police raided a company in Fisher Street for using copyright infringing
software. |
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A total of 8 desktop computers, 3 laptop
computers and 5 copyright infringing (pirated) CD-ROMs were seized for
purpose of investigations. |
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Investigations revealed that the company had
breached licensing conditions for the use of software. The company had
installed the software on more computers than what was permitted in the
license agreement. |
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The company was also found to have installed
pirated software in 5 desktop computers. |
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Police will continue to work closely with
rights owners with regards to copyright infringement. Under Section
136(3A) of the amended Copyright Act, it is a criminal offence for any
person who willfully infringes the copyright of another to obtain a
commercial advantage, or to a significant extent or both. |
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The offence carries an imprisonment term up
to 6 months or fine up to $20,000/- or to both. |
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Deputy Superintendent of Police Tan Kah Khin,
Head of the Intellectual Property Rights Branch of Criminal
Investigation Department said, ¡°Under-licensing is a criminal offence
under the amended Copyright Act which took effect on 1 January 2005. The
wilful use of copyright infringing software in a business environment
attracts criminal penalties and incurs severe consequences. Police take
a serious view on such acts and will not hesitate to take action against
offenders.¡± |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 September 2005 @ 8.45pm |
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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg Media Release 15 Sep
2005 |
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Police raid company using pirated software
