[A2k] US and Bollywood piracy story

[Manon Ress]

Bollywood News
http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=49724

US to take active steps to check Bollywood piracy

New Delhi, Nov 12: Even as Hindi film pirates have a field day in
India, they may find the going tough in the United States, with the
American Justice Department taking active steps to stop the piracy of
films and music, including those produced in Bollywood.

According to US Intellectual Property Rights Coordinator Chris
Israel, America is concerned about intellectual property enforcement
and the Justice Department is taking active steps to stop the piracy
of films and music including those produced in Bollywood.

"But to accomplish our end goals and help everyone it is important
for the Indian copyright industry to partner with organizations like
the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Recording Industry
Association to share information and resources to stop the piracy of
their products," he said at a seminar on intellectual property rights
here.

The profits generated from an effective anti-piracy campaign, can be
used to expand local businesses and further creative endeavors in
India, said Israel.

On copyright protection in the digital era, Israel said "we need to
encourage India to sign and implement the WIPO Internet Treaties,
which will strengthen protection for digital works and modernize
India's copyright laws." Additionally, industry's efforts will be
critical in encouraging the Indian government to adopt an optical
disc law to address optical media piracy, Israel said adding "I
understand that draft legislation is currently being studied."


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