REDMOND, Wash., AUG. 8, 2007 – The following is a statement made by Blair Westlake, Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Media and Entertainment, on a complaint filed by the Computer & Communication Industry Association (CCIA) with the Federal Trade Commission regarding copyright:
“Microsoft has a long history of supporting balanced copyright laws that both provide healthy incentives for creators and copyright owners and, through the application of a robust fair use doctrine, protect legitimate interests of consumers. I wanted to make clear that while Microsoft is a member of CCIA, it was not involved with CCIA’s decision to draft and file a complaint with the FTC. While Microsoft remains a committed member of CCIA, we disagree with this complaint because it stands to cloud, rather than clarify, the rights of both owners and users of content.”
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass on Microsoft’s corporate information pages. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may since have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/contactpr.mspx.
