Software Piracy is a politically charged term coined by the software industry to vilify its customers who are struggling to manage compliance with complex and ambiguous licensing rules. Even though the term software piracy suggests intent or knowledge, according to the software industry, piracy includes unintentional overuse of software licenses by end-user businesses. This definition of piracy promulgated by the software industry misplaced and is often used to justify otherwise questionable conduct such as paying disgruntled employees reward money to for reporting that their former employers are guilty of software piracy. Scott & Scott, LLP proudly defends companies accused of software piracy by software publishers and their trade groups such as the BSA and SIIA. If you have been accused of software piracy, please call Scott & Scott, LLP for a consultation.