In keeping with its strategy of implementing intellectual property laws, the Qatari authorities have recently announced their plans to intensify the campaign against companies and individuals using illegal software in Qatar, BSA.com reported. Aimed at restricting the growing pirated software industry, this initiative also endeavors to strengthen the national economy of the country.
Qatar has also passed a special law for the protection of intellectual property and authors’ rights in Qatar. The law aims at protecting the software manufacturers and acts as an incentive to attract other developers into the country.
Abdullah Qayed, Head of the Office for the Protection of Intellectual Property and Authors’ Rights at the Ministry of Economy and Trade said “The Ministry works in collaboration with Business Software Alliance (BSA) Middle East by following up the complaints received from different software companies or individuals.”
Governments in the region have realized that combating piracy is necessary as it helps ensure smooth development and growth of the software industry. These steps will gain the confidence of BSA’s regional and international members and encourage them to offer the most advanced products to consumers in the region.