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Below are links to information about new technological developments that could affect the way you purchase and use Microsoft products and services.

Business Software Alliance (BSA)
The Business Software Alliance represents the world's leading publishers, educates computer users on software copyrights, advocates public policy that fosters innovation and expands trade opportunities and fights software piracy.

Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade association with members who create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 90 percent of all legitimate sound recordings produced and sold in the United States. One of the organization's primary missions is to safeguard the intellectual property rights of recording artists and member companies.

Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
The Motion Picture Association of America advocates on behalf of the U.S. film, home video, and television industries. The organization also provides information about music publishing, copyright laws and editorial standards.

International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC)
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition is the largest multinational organization devoted solely to combating product counterfeiting and piracy. Composed of a cross section of businesses and industries, including automotive, apparel, luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, food, book publishing, software and entertainment, the IACC is devoted solely to combating product counterfeiting and piracy. The IACC's members' combined sales exceed $500 billion and account for more than 10 percent of annual U.S. GNP.

Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)
The Software and Information Industry Association is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to the leading companies that are setting the pace for the digital age.

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