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The IIPA, English acronym for "International Alliance of intellectual property" (a group funded by rights management organizations such as the MPAA, RIAA and others) recently released its list U.S. 'Special 301', which points to the countries not sufficiently protect the 'copyright'. It has also included other countries such as Indonesia, Brazil and India to promote the use of 'free software'.

The IIPA list 'Special 301' is used often as a measure of commercial pressure foreign governments to change their position. Usually focuses on issues related to drug or counterfeit goods in general. This time the free software has also been considered a "drag down" of the industry.

The U.S. government has no need to legislate on this matter as a mere recommendation of IFPRI through the 'Special 301' introduces certain countries on a "blacklist".

The last example, which has set off alarm bells, has been to Indonesia. The government in Jakarta last year sent a letter to all state departments and businesses to recommend the use of so-called open source software, open source software use and distribution of which is within the margins of the law.

This recommendation, according to the IIPA, has earned the Asian country to be part of the report 'Special 301' to undermine the industry and "fail to grow when respect for intellectual property rights."

According to the text of the 'lobby', the policy pursued by the Indonesian government "undermines the competitiveness (Capitalism)" long term by creating an "artificial preference" for companies offering open source software in addition to "deny" legitimate companies market access of government.
Countries like United Kingdom, through the digital convergence own minister, Tom Watson, have stated this Wednesday that public services should where possible avoid being "tied to the 'software' licensed ', however, have not been included in the list 'Special 301'.

It goes on to argue that instead of promoting a system that will allow users to benefit from the best solution available in the market, regardless of model development, fosters an attitude that "did not adequately consider the value of intellectual creations" and limits "the ability of governments" to choose the best possible solution.

Source: Guardian