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Non-licensed use of software is viewed as a significant loss of revenue by software and content companies. They act both individually and in associations to enforce their copyright ownership. Following are the major organizations tasked with speaking out and enforcing intellectual property rights in the technology field:
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The Business Software Alliance represents the interests of the world's commercial software industry in the international marketplace. It monitors non-licensed use and acts to enforce compliance.
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The Software & Information Industry Association is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA works internationally on relations with governments, education of businesses and intellectual property protection.
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The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) was the world's first anti-software piracy organization and is based in the U.K. It raises awareness, lobbies government and enforces member rights.
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In 1990, the Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft (CAAST) was formed by software manufacturers to reduce software piracy. CAAST educates key audiences and is affiliated with the Business Software Alliance.
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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade organization representing the U.S. recording industry. It promotes its members' interests with respect to the legal climate for intellectual property and represents the recording industry to business. Its members produce the vast majority of all legitimate audio recordings.
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