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Is Singapore THAT strict with intellectual property rights? |
A friend of mine borrowed a bound photocopy of a book (review material) which she plans to bring into Singapore during her vacation by the end of the year? Will that get her into trouble at the airport/customs? Or should she just leave it behind? I told her not to risk it. She's being stubborn but I think I'm correct. What do you think? I've been to Singapore twice, and my rule of thumb there is "if it seems like it might be illegal, for the love of God don't do it!" I suggest that she leave it home just to be safe... Well, they cane people for chewing gum. She must leave it behind!!! You just never know what could happen...................... They could technically seize it, but unless it was published in Singapore, it's not likely. I believe the enforcement of IP laws in Singapore is no stricter than that in any other developed country. You're friend should have no problems bringing in the book to Singapore. Customs officers are looking for pirated VCDs/DVDs/CDs and I'm fairly certain they won't bother about you're friends book. The officers are looking for pirated VCD/DVD/CD/counterfeit product smugglers and will almost always close an eye if they catch someone with just one IP law-infringing item. The opportunity cost of the time spent on the administrative work and processing exceeeds the potential social loss of letting the item through customs. Oh and we don't cane people for chewing gum! =) |
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