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1. The impact of piracy on prominent and non-prominent software developers.

Author

Rasch, Alexander and Wenzel, Tobias

Subjects
*SOFTWARE piracy, *INTERNET piracy, *COMPUTER software laws, *SOFTWARE license agreements, *CONTESTABLE markets theory
Abstract

This paper studies the impact of software piracy on prominent and non-prominent software developers in markets based on a two-sided platform business. User behavior is imperfect and, when adopting a platform, users only take prominent software into account. We show that prominent software exhibits higher piracy rates than non-prominent software. However, contrary to intuition, this does not necessarily mean that prominent software developers benefit more from increased software protection. Indeed, we show that prominent developers may lose out whereas non-prominent developers may gain from better software protection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2015
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2. Show Me the Money: Revisiting Global Software Piracy.

Subjects
SOFTWARE piracy, PIRACY (Copyright), COMPUTER software, INTERNET piracy, SOFTWARE protection, COPYRIGHT infringement
Abstract

This study examines a complex dynamics of the international software piracy problem by focusing on the size of revenue losses made from pirated software. Although there have been a considerable number of cross-national studies on software piracy, there is a widespread but incorrect perception in the policy and academic landscape that ineffective copyright protection of computer software is prevalent mostly in less developed countries with low-income, ineffective legal systems and collectivist culture. By using the estimated value of sales loss due to piracy as an alternative indicator, this study empirically disproves the conventional understanding of the piracy problem. Our empirical investigation of the impact of various national factors on the per capita value of pirated software confirmed that the present piracy phenomenon in the international market is complex and multi-faceted, involving multiple factors within a nation's economic, technological and industry-specific capabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012

3. Parameters for Software Piracy Research.

Author

Holsapple, ClydeW., Iyengar, Deepak, Jin, Haihao, and Rao, Shashank

Subjects
*PREVENTION of software piracy, *SOFTWARE protection, *COPYRIGHT piracy laws, *RATIONAL choice theory, *INTERNET piracy, *DIGITAL technology, *INTERNET industry, *INFORMATION technology security
Abstract

Advances in Internet and other digital technologies have opened up new channels and methods for online business. They have also led to a situation where the same channels can be abused and misused. One of these forms of technology abuse, which is becoming increasingly prevalent these days, is the piracy of digital content. This article introduces a relatively comprehensive and unified theoretical framework for studying and understanding a major aspect of digital piracy: namely, software piracy. Based on Routine Activities Theory, Rational Choice Theory, and guardianship concepts, the framework identifies key parameters that can affect the incidence of software piracy. We apply the framework in conducting a systematic examination of 75 articles dealing with software piracy. The examination reveals that a considerable number of parameters have received little or no attention from software-piracy researchers. In addition to suggesting research opportunities, the framework furnishes a systematic approach for structuring the design of future research studies in the realm of software piracy. The insights furnished by this article contribute to future investigations of the software-piracy phenomenon that are needed to avert the economic and social damage caused by software piracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2008
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4. Auction sites under fire over pirated software

Subjects
eBay Inc., Computer software industry, Software, Computer services industry, Internet piracy, Software piracy, Online auctions, Online auction, Software quality, Computer services industry, Software piracy, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Printers have been warned against buying software from Ebay after auction websites came under attack over sales of pirated programs. The Software & Information Industry Association, the US equivalent of [...]

Published
2008

5. Pirates still making headway in cybercrime

Subjects
Software, Internet piracy, Software piracy, Software quality, Software piracy, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Dubai The crackdown on the region's software pirates has continued long and hard, but their activity just does not seem to be slowing down. If at all, the pirates have [...]

Published
2011

6. 'Internet anarchist' jailed SOFTWARE PIRACY

Author

Tait, Nikki

Subjects
Internet piracy, Software, Software piracy, Software quality, Software piracy, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

A former Morgan Stanley computer specialist was jailed for 2 1/2 years yesterday for his role as an 'internet anarchist' in one of the largest web piracy rings to come [...]

Published
2005

7. Software is lucrative for crime syndicates

Subjects
Software, Computer software industry, Smuggling, Internet piracy, Software piracy, Product counterfeiting, Software quality, Software piracy, Computers
Abstract

Software piracy leads to computers being vulnerable to cyber crimes such as theft of confidential, personal and financial information, hacking and identity theft that are used to generate money NEW [...]

Published
2012

8. iYogi Scam Alerts: Online Software Scam

Subjects
Computer software industry, Software, Internet piracy, Software piracy, Software quality, Software piracy, Business, general
Abstract

NewYork City, NY (PRWEB) May 31, 2011 iYogi, the provider of on-demand remote tech support services, has announced the latest 'iYogi Scam Alerts' report focused on pirated software sold online. [...]

Published
2011

10. FATHER AND SON PLEAD GUILTY TO SELLING COUNTERFEIT SOFTWARE WORTH $1 MILLION

Subjects
Software, Internet piracy, Software piracy, Software quality, Software piracy, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the U.S. Department of Justice: A father and son have pleaded guilty to selling $1 million worth of counterfeit computer software through [...]

Published
2010

12. SIIA's 'Don't Get Mad, Get Even' Campaign Extended as Cheated Consumers Fight Back Against Software Pirates

Subjects
Software quality, Software piracy, Computer services industry, Computer software industry, Software, Computer services industry, Internet piracy, Fraud, Software piracy, eBay Inc.
Abstract

Victims of Auction Fraud Who Purchased Pirated Software Online Can be Awarded up to $500 For Reporting Counterfeit Sellers Consumers Speak Out Against Fraudulent Software Sales! WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ [...]

Published
2008

13. SIIA 'Don't Get Mad, Get Even' Campaign Lets Cheated Consumers Fight Back Against Software Pirates

Subjects
Software quality, Computer services industry, Software piracy, Computer software industry, Software, Computer services industry, Internet piracy, Software piracy, eBay Inc.
Abstract

Victims of Auction Fraud Who Purchased Pirated Software Online Can be Awarded up to $500 For Reporting Counterfeit Sellers WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Software & Information Industry Association [...]

Published
2008

14. Three Defendants Plead Guilty for Online Commercial Distribution of Pirated Software

Subjects
Software, Computer software industry, Internet piracy, Software piracy, Business, Science and technology, Software quality, Software piracy
Abstract

Defendants Used Multiple Web Sites to Sell Counterfeit Software Worth $2.5 Million WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three defendants pleaded guilty today to selling counterfeit computer software on the Internet [...]

Published
2008

15. Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Software Worth $1 Million

Subjects
Software, Computer software industry, Internet piracy, Mail fraud, Software piracy, Business, Science and technology, Software quality, Software piracy
Abstract

WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An Oregon man pleaded guilty today to selling counterfeit computer software with a retail value of more than $1 million, in addition to aggravated identity [...]

Published
2008

16. Software pirate Kazaa faces the music

Subjects
Computer software industry, Software piracy, Sound recording industry, Software, Online music trading, Internet piracy, Software piracy, Software quality, Online music trading, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Jul 27, 2006 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Kazaa parent Sharman Networks has settled its legal battle with the global music industry. Australia-based Sharman is believed to have [...]

Published
2006

17. Father and Son Plead Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Software Worth $1 Million

Subjects
United States. Department of Justice, Copyright, Software, Computer software industry, Internet piracy, Drugs, Software piracy, Software quality, Patent/copyright issue, Software piracy, Biotechnology industry, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
Abstract

A father and son have pleaded guilty to selling $1 million worth of counterfeit computer software through the Internet, in violation of criminal copyright infringement laws, Assistant Attorney General Lanny [...]

Published
2010

18. Computer Software Counterfeiters Indicted in Landmark Legal Case

Subjects
Software quality, Computer services industry, Software piracy, eBay Inc., United States. Department of Justice, Software, Computer software industry, Computer services industry, Fraud, Internet piracy, Software piracy, Product counterfeiting
Abstract

Dramatic legal action against two online software pirates was announced by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) in cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of the […]

Published
2009

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