Novell's Anti-Piracy Program
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01 Feb 1999
In 1989 Novell began examining the piracy problem in greater depth. It became obvious very quickly that software piracy was hurting Novell, its partners and sales channel, and the customers themselves. Many customers were purchasing what they believed to be legitimate, legal Novell software only to find out after the fact that what they had purchased was, in reality, pirated software. These customers came to Novell with their sales invoices and canceled checks asking Novell to help. Novell also received complaints from its sales channel that the authorized resellers could not compete with the "bootleg" prices on the street.
Novell listened to these complaints and the result was the formation of Novell's Anti-Piracy Program. The purpose of the program is to ensure that Novell, its partners, and sales channel receive the appropriate revenues for the sale and use of Novell products and to assist the innocent victim end-users. The program consists of enforcement efforts and publicity. The goal is to create an environment in which the benefits of legitimate software are understood by all.
Novell's Anti-Piracy Department
The Anti-Piracy Department has offices established in various regions throughout the world including the United States and Canada, Europe, Latin America and Asia/Pacific. Investigators actively pursue complaints concerning reseller and end-user piracy, counterfeiting, BBS/Internet piracy, developer infringement, trademark/trade name infringement and illegal copying of Novell books and manuals. Cases are resolved through criminal prosecution, civil litigation and out of court settlements. The program also works with several law enforcement agencies worldwide to enforce copyright laws.
Software Copyright Laws
In almost all countries of the world there are statutes, criminal and civil, which provide for enforcement of copyrighted software programs. The criminal penalties range from fines to jail terms or both. Civil penalties may reach as high as $100,000 per infringement. In many countries, companies as well as individuals may face civil and/or criminal sanctions.
Novell's Anti-Piracy Team
The Anti-Piracy team is part of Novell's Legal/Security Department. The Anti-Piracy team consists of attorneys, investigators, technicians, dedicated support staff and confidential informants. All calls and caller identities are kept confidential unless agreed upon otherwise by the caller. Informants range from disgruntled former employees of companies guilty of piracy to those that believe piracy is morally and ethically wrong and decide to do something about it. If you have any questions, please contact us using the addresses, telephone numbers or Internet address listed under "How you can contact us".
How to Contact Us
There are several Novell Anti-Piracy offices throughout the World. To contact us in the United States and Canada via telephone, fax, mail or Internet:
Internet: pirates@Novell.com Telephone: 1-800-PIRATES Novell, Inc. 1555 North Technology Way Mail Stop S112 Orem, UT 84097-2399
Worldwide Hotlines:
United States & Canada
1-800-PIRATES (747-2837) or (801) 861-7101
Europe, Middle East, Africa
U.K. |
0800 747283 |
Germany |
0130 858975 |
Netherlands |
0602 22058 |
Belgium |
0800 72199 |
Spain |
900 181048 |
France |
0800 04 2211 |
Denmark |
8036 0020 |
Italy |
02 5517634 |
S. Africa |
0800 999 103 |
Sweden |
020 353030 |
Greece |
301 9242072 |
Cyprus |
02 313171 |
Turkey |
0212 230 8980 |
Ireland |
1 800 747283 |
Austria/Switzer-land/E. Europe |
+49 211 5631 3861 |
Other European, Middle Easternand African countries |
+44 1344 724042 |
Asia Pacific
Singapore |
1800-8722480 |
Malaysia |
1800-80-1475 |
Hong Kong |
800-96-5501 |
China |
10800-8081 |
Taiwan |
0080-65-1200 |
Australia |
1800-553288 |
Other Countriesin Asia Pacific |
65-872 2480 |
Latin America
Brazil |
0800-161618 |
Argentina |
0-800-LEGAL (0-800-53425) |
Chile |
800-200-072 |
Mexico |
800 712-3591 |
Peru |
0-800-1-1820 |
* Originally published in Novell AppNotes
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