AUSTRIA

Summary:

Risk Awareness Campaign "Stop Scroungers" (Kampagne "Stoppt Schnorrer" )
Innovation Protection Programme (IPP) (Innovationsschutzprogramm (IPP)
Association Against Movie and Video Piracy (VEREIN FÜR ANTIPIRATERIE DER FILM- UND VIDEOBRANCHE (VAP

Title of initiative	Risk Awareness Campaign "Stop Scroungers" (Kampagne "Stoppt Schnorrer")
1. General presentation
1.3 Overview
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) represents the world's commercial software industry and its hardware partners before governments and in the international marketplace. BSA policy issues include strengthening intellectual property protection, patent reform, fostering trust in the Internet and e-commerce, and assuring open international marketplaces through pro-growth business policies. The Campaign "Stop Scrounger" ("Stoppt Schnorrer"), offered by BSA Austria, consists mainly of online available information and tools to check whether a company uses illegal software or not. Moreover, BSA Austria asks users to inform them about illegal and suspicious activities regarding the usage of illegal or pirated software.
1.4 Sector focus	Sector: Software No specific sector
1.5 Institution (managing initiative)	Business Software Alliance (BSA)
2. Detailed Information
2.1 Start date	2006
2.2 End date	Ongoing
2.3 Budget	-
2.4 Type of initiative	Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision: Web-based information on illegal software Dedicated Services: Infringement watch tools Professional Advice Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify):
2.5 Type of IPR	All IPR Industrial Property Inventions: Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs: Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations: Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements
2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process	All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify):
3. Evaluation of Initiative
3.1 Overall appraisal	Technopolis appraisal: N/A
4. Further Information
4.1 Document References	-
4.2 Web Site	http://www.bsa.org/austria/kampagnen http://www.stoppt-schnorrer.at
4.3 Contacts	BSA Europe, Georg Herrnleben, Director Central & Eastern Europe Postfach 200304 80003 München, Deutschland info@bsa.de
4.4 Information Source	Technopolis report: “Effects of counterfeiting on EU SMEs and a review of various public and private IPR enforcement initiatives and resources”

Title of initiative	Innovation Protection Programme (IPP) (Innovationsschutzprogramm (IPP)
1. General presentation
1.1 Overview
Provided by Austria's principal business-focussed funding agency AWS, the Innovation Protection Programme (IPP) offers support and assistance for Austrian businesses in protecting their intellectual property rights (IPR) in emerging markets - mainly in China. The programme focuses on SMEs who develop their own technological expertise and seek for support in the enforcement of their IPR. The service consists of several integrated measures, including counselling and the awarding of government grants. In case of evidenced infringement, AWS develops an enforcement and litigation plan detailing the form and scope of AWS's involvement. Within the scope of these activities, AWS offers support by e.g. consulting its local networks and alliances.
1.2 Sector focus	Sector: No specific sector
1.3 Institution (managing initiative)	AWS - Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH
2. Detailed Information
2.1 Start date	September 2006
2.2 End date	2013
2.3 Budget	-
2.4 Type of initiative	Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision Dedicated Services Professional Advice Training International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify):
2.5 Type of IPR	All IPR Industrial Property Inventions: Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs: Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations: Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements
2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process	All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify):
3. Evaluation of Initiative
3.1 Overall appraisal	Technopolis appraisal: IPP started in autumn 2006 and is therefore a rather young programme. Data and information on the effectiveness and performance of the service is not available.
4. Further Information
4.1 Document References	-
4.2 Web Site	http://www.awsg.at/ipp (Information in German and English)
4.3 Contacts	Dr. Georg Buchtela AWS - Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH 0043 (1) 501 75 - 570 ipp@awsg.at
4.4 Information Source	Technopolis report: “Effects of counterfeiting on EU SMEs and a review of various public and private IPR enforcement initiatives and resources”

Title of initiative	Association Against Movie and Video Piracy (VEREIN FÜR ANTIPIRATERIE DER FILM - UND VIDEOBRANCHE (VAP))
1. General presentation
1.1 Overview
Introduced by the Audiovisual- and Film Industry Association within the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, VAP represents a lobbying group consisting of industry representatives, which aims to combat product piracy in the movie sector. Initiative example: information on the protection of intellectual property available on the internet ( www.ideensindetwaswert.at )
1.2 Sector focus	Sector: Movies and Audio-visuals No specific sector
1.3 Institution (managing initiative)	Austrian Chamber of Commerce - Audiovisual- and Film Industry Association
2. Detailed Information
2.1 Start date	2003
2.2 End date	Ongoing
2.3 Budget	Confidential
2.4 Type of initiative	Initial Information & Signposting Dedicated Information Provision: Website Dedicated Services Professional Advice Training : Provision of online training material International Liaison & Actions by Business Organisations: Lobbying on behalf of members Funding & Evaluation Public Access & Co-ordination Measures Other (specify):
2.5 Type of IPR	All IPR Industrial Property Inventions: Patents Utility Models Plant Varieties Topographies of Semiconductor Products Distinctive Signs: Trade Marks Trade Names Geographical Indications, Designations of Origin Aesthetic Creations: Designs (industrial design) Intellectual Property Literary, Scientific, Artistic Creations: Copyright Neighbouring Rights Rights in Common Law, Tort, Competition Law etc. Trade Secrets, Licensing & Confidentiality Agreements
2.6 Stage in Enforcement Process	All Stages Registration Business Planning / Strategy Investigations Administrative Procedures Litigation Other (specify): N/A
3. Evaluation of Initiative
3.1 Overall appraisal	Technopolis appraisal: 4 (1 = very unsatisfactory , 5 = very successful) On the one hand, VAP offers public awareness activities regarding product piracy and, on the other hand, supports IPR enforcements also on a legal basis (together with a lawyer). Data and information on i.e. the confiscation of software and/or IT devices, number of criminal proceedings etc. can be found on www.vap.cc
4. Further Information
4.1 Document References	-
4.2 Web Site	www.vap.cc
4.3 Contacts	Dr. Andreas Manak Law office Stephansplatz 6, 1010 Vienna 0043 (1) 975 57 Contact details VAP: vap1@aon.at HOTLINE: 0043 (0) 800 808 183
4.4 Information Source	Technopolis report: “Effects of counterfeiting on EU SMEs and a review of various public and private IPR enforcement initiatives and resources”