Illegal Software Sellers Targeted On Amazon, iOffer
The Software and Information Industry Association filed eight new lawsuits against illegal software sellers Tuesday. The new round includes the group's first-ever lawsuits against suppliers on Amazon.com and iOffer.com. The latest actions bring the total number of online auction site lawsuits SIIA has filed this year on behalf of its member companies to 40, officials said in a press release. In addition to the civil cases, SIIA probes have led to the filing of numerous criminal cases by the Justice Department.
“In the current economic climate, when consumer confidence is already low, it is essential that consumers are able to purchase software online knowing that it is legal and will function properly," SIIA IP chief Keith Kupferschmid said. "Illegal sellers tempt consumers with low prices, but the software often doesn’t work and, of course, comes without the full range of customer support offered by manufacturers.” iOffer CEO Ryan Boyce lauded SIIA's efforts, saying the distribution of counterfeit software on any site is "unacceptable."
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