CIPA to amend piracy law

The report shows that CIPA conducted several raids and spot checks on establishments related to IP enforcement of sound audio-visual works during the period under review. It further revealed that the perpetrators were not prosecuted but were charged with admission of guilt penalties ranging from P500 to P1 000.

CIPA’s Awareness & Communications manager, Marietta Magashula said increased levels of piracy are a huge concern to CIPA and the rights holders who are being robbed of their economic rights. Although Magashula said the existing law is still sufficient enough to support law enforcement authorities in dealing with piracy, she stated that there is a need to improve the law to fight piracy.