Ministry of Culture came up with a license ... to piracy

Rules igry27-12-2007 Ministry of Culture came up with a license ... No license to piracy - have no right to sell audio and video products and computer programs. So, out of the market! Introduction of licensing for these product groups the authorities hope to reduce illegal trade and protect the rights of copyright holders. Minister of Culture and Mass Communications Alexander Sokolov said such a measure, such as licensing, necessary and effective. Official today reminded journalists that Russia under the WTO undertook to "wage a resolute struggle against the audio and video piracy, and illegal replication of intellectual property at all types of media," said the minister. The draft federal law to the Ministry of Culture are expected next year. The absence of a license will prevent the pirates to penetrate the market, confident in the department. "Licensing this type of activity - one of the most important mechanisms to protect the interests of legal owners", - says Sokolov. In response to such findings of fighting against piracy simply laugh. Vice-president of the association "Russian Shield" Oleg Yashin surprised that the issue of licensing this type of trade rises again. "This measure may lead to nothing. It has already introduced (unsuccessfully. - Ed.) Separate region, "- says an expert with Bigness.ru.