Recently, the Business Software Alliance began calling itself “BSA │The Software Alliance”. So why the change? Is there a new affiliation of some sort? Is this a new strategy in deflecting software piracy? The answer is quite simple really: they might have a new name, but the Software Alliance still … [Read more...] about BSA │The Software Alliance: Revamped But Still the Same
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How Can I Reduce My Risk of Being Audited by the Business Software Alliance?
In order to reduce the risk of being audited by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) or the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), organizations utilize a business practice that involves managing the purchase, maintenance and removal of software applications called Software Asset … [Read more...] about How Can I Reduce My Risk of Being Audited by the Business Software Alliance?
What’s New With the Software & Information Industry Association?
What is the Software & Information Industry Association? The Software & Information Industry Association (“SIIA”), like the Business Software Alliance (“BSA”), is a trade association for the software and digital content industry whose primary goal is to protect its members from copyright … [Read more...] about What’s New With the Software & Information Industry Association?
Are You Being Targeted by the Business Software Alliance?
According to the 2011 Business Software Alliance (“BSA”) Global Software Piracy Study, the commercial value of software theft grew to $63.4 billion in 2011. As such, the BSA has continued to hunt down businesses accused of software piracy and has focused its sights on what the Business Software … [Read more...] about Are You Being Targeted by the Business Software Alliance?
Trademark Law Basics
A trademark is a word, symbol, or phrase, or any combination thereof used to identify a particular manufacturer or seller’s products and distinguish them from the products of another. 15 USC § 1127. A popular example is the Nike “Swoosh” design, which distinguishes Nike from other brands such as … [Read more...] about Trademark Law Basics
CYA: Cover Your Assets
By: Corby D. Bell Most companies realize that their employees are their most important asset. As a result, employers have implemented a variety of programs to reward and protect their employees to maintain high company morale. While it is true that your people are your most important asset, can … [Read more...] about CYA: Cover Your Assets