company The BSA was created by
Microsoft in 1988 in an
majority of leading software publishers including
Novell,
65 countries.
The BSA operates a three-pronged approach: 1. Lobbying to
strengthen copyright laws and co-operation with law
enforcement agencies. 2. Educating the public through
marketing, roadshows, etc. 3. Bringing legal actions against
In December 1990 the BSA obtained the first legal order in the
UK which allowed a surprise search on a company's offices for
suspected copyright infringement.
UK Office: Business Software Alliance, 1st Floor, Leaconfield
House, Curzon Street, London W1Y 8AS, United Kingdom.
(1996-05-19)