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Story: US announces global intellectual-property plan

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Posted by: Anonymous (Friday 23 September 2005, 12:36 AM)

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Typical of the US to use the heavy handed approach.

Why do they think the local authorities turn a blind eye to piracy? Perhaps because they know their economy can't handle the royalty fees!

Lower fees and easier compliance rules would encourage broader compliance and therefore a larger pool and lower policing costs.

Royalty payments should also be reduced over time so emerging economies can easily and cheaply take advantage of technology - even if it isn't the latest generation.

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