There is no denying the fact that piracy is agrave problem with which we are confronted. Takinga look around, we can find examples too numerousto list. In many places we see people peddling piratedbooks or disks.
A number of factors could account for theproblem, but the following might be the most criticalones. First, pirated products are much cheaper thancopyrighted ones, so they are very attractive topeople, especially youngsters, who are not financiallywell-off. Secondly, with highly developed technology, it is not difficult to manufacture piratedproducts. With one authorized copy, the illegal producers can make thousands of fake ones ata very low cost, thus making huge profits.
As a result, intellectual property rights are severely infringed upon. Honest producers willlose the motivation to develop new products. Meanwhile, pirated products are often of lowquality, thus damaging the interest of buyers.
In view of the seriousness of the problem, it is essential that laws and regulations beformulated and enforced to ban the manufacture and circulation of pirated products.Meanwhile, people should be educated to say no to these products. With these measurestaken, we have reasons to believe that the problem can be solved in the near future.
