The global rate of software piracy has diminished

The global rate of software piracy has diminished by 1 per cent nevertheless the commercial value of counterfeit software has jumped 14 per cent, according to a report by the Business Software Alliance.

The group concerns itself with educating the public on software management and copyright protection. Members include Apple, CA and Microsoft.

It is as well calling for the implementation of the World Intellectual Property Organisation's Copyright Treaty to foster an "effective legislative environment for copyright protection".

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