“When software thieves go unpunished, innovation suffers and the economy doesn't grow as fast as it should. Today's announcement will provide software makers with important on-the-ground assistance to combat theft in problematic regions.”
“California is the home of the U.S. software industry, and the levels in piracy in China are enormous. Nine out of 10 software programs in use in China are pirated.”
“In all those countries, there's a long history of bilateral discussions on IPR issues, ... So I think they will be very receptive to getting on-the-ground systems to help with this effort.”
“These discussions are headed in the right direction, and we remain hopeful that the Chinese government will translate these principles into concrete action.”
