NBI raids P5-M worth of fake software
Katrice R. Jalbuena
Manila Times
Agents of the National Bureau of Investigations seized during a recent operation at least P5 million worth of computer hardware loaded with pirated software.
Edward A. Villarta, head of the NBI National Capital Region office, said they acted on a complaint from Autodesk Inc., a US-based software company which complained of the proliferation of unlicensed versions of their Autocad program.
Upon verification of intelligence reports on the matter, it was uncovered that CIID International Inc., which holds office at Belvedere Building, San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, was using unauthorized Autocad software. The NBI then secured a search warrant from Judge Reynaldo G. Ross of the Manila Regional Trial Court.
Seized and confiscated during the raid at the office of CIID International were eighteen computer units found to be installed with pirated versions of Autocad. The estimated value of the seized items was placed at more or less P5 million.
The owners of the company face charges of violating Republic Act 8293 or the Intellectual Property Rights Code of the Philippines.
No Comments, Comment or Ping
Reply to “NBI raids P5-M worth of fake software”