![]() ![]() Other Proposals To Remove Liability for IP Offenses Given the scale of that undertaking, software piracy is likely to become the norm for years to come. ![]() Quite how this could deal with services accessed via the cloud is unclear but the overall aim is to smooth Russia’s transition from reliance on foreign companies’ products to solutions developed inside the country. The proposal covers both civil and criminal liability (Code of Administrative Offenses and the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and indicates that while sanctions are in place, piracy of software for which there are no Russian alternatives would be permissible. “Cancellation of liability for the use of software (SW) unlicensed in the Russian Federation, owned by a copyright holder from countries that have supported the sanctions,” the proposed measure reads. Under the law as it stands, unlicensed software is illegal but if the new measures are passed, in some cases software piracy will become non-punishable. It’s the work of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia and contains several measures that if adopted, will affect copyright, patent and trademark owners that act against Russia’s interests.Īn item listed as point 6.7.3 attempts to deal with the problem of foreign companies revoking or refusing to issue software licenses. The Priority Plan – Green Light For Software PiracyĪ document titled “Priority Action Plan for Ensuring the Development of the Russian Economy in the Conditions of External Sanctions Pressure” lays out just some of the measures under consideration. ![]() Indeed, Putin appears to be digging in for the long haul and is seemingly intent on demonstrating that sanctions can be mitigated in dozens of ways, even if that means changing local law. Software giant Oracle suspended all of its operations in the Russian Federation too but these examples are just the tip of a massive iceberg.Īt least for now, however, there are few signs that Russia intends to capitulate. Microsoft announced that it too had suspended new sales, with similar measures also taken by Sony and gaming company EA. Many companies were quick to respond.įor example, Apple restricted Apply Pay services in Russia then said it had stopped all product sales. These are far-reaching and include measures to restrict Russia’s access to technology. As Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and his military’s horrendous campaign of bloodshed continues, world leaders and people around the globe are hoping that punishing sanctions against the Russian Federation will bring peace to Europe. ![]()
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