China's new software protection rules are called inadequate by U.S. official

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On Thursday, Jun 13, 1991, China's Ministry of Machine Building and Electronics announced regulations covering copyright protection for computer software. These rules, which are to take effect on Oct 1, aim to clarify China's copyright law of Jun 1. According to Joseph Massey, assistant US trade representative for China, the rules are not adequate, covering newly invented programs but leaving existing software vulnerable to pirates. China must act quickly to improve its protection of foreign software or face retaliation from the US, which has initiated a six-month investigation that could result in import duties and actions to obtain financial compensation for US companies. US software companies say they lose $400 million annually because China pays no royalties, but some say such estimates are exaggerated.

China, Computer software industry, Software industry, Laws, regulations and rules, International aspects, Economic policy, International relations, International trade, Copyright, Intellectual property, Copyrights, United States. Office of the United States Trade Representative, Patents, Software piracy, Patent/Copyright Issue, China. Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry, Massey, Joseph

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Pitney Bowes offers a high-speed system for direct mailers

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Pitney Bowes Inc introduces Addressright, a fast direct-mailing system that helps create mailing labels and organizes large mailings. The turnkey system includes an IBM-compatible microcomputer, CD ROM drive, high-speed laser printer and specialized software. Businesses can save money by organizing bulk mailings into zip codes and earning postage discounts. The Addressright system will provide the labels, bar codes and proper full zip codes. The software alone costs $495, the software and CD ROM drive and computer cost $2,295. The laser printer brings the total price up to $4,495 and a large high-end system costs $25,295. The market for mail processing systems is estimated to grow in the mid-1990s.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Product introduction, Product Announcement, Computer peripherals industry, Pitney Bowes Inc., PBI, Office automation, Mail preparation, Mail Processing, Turnkey System, Turnkey systems (Computers), Pitney Bowes Addressright (Turnkey system)

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