Civil and Criminal Remedies in Copyright Infringement - Part 6 - Raid - Quantum

When a raid takes place, the proprietor likes to see huge hauls. But in computer software, you normally do not get huge recoveries. You get perhaps a few CD-ROMs which may either be made in a foreign country (SILVER CD's) and imported recently there are some persons who have bought CD writers and make their own compilation disks (GOLD CD's) for approximately 40 US Dollars.

The haul may not be huge but it may be a big and well known pirate, and therefore the fact that he is arrested may create greater ripples than if an action is taken against a small party. It is also very useful to attempt to the masses into custody namely the hardware used in making copies, the computer, the hard discs, the duplicating equipment in tile case of music and films. If taken by the police in custody it hits at the regular day to day trade and causes tremendous financial losses to the accused.