The U.S. copyright owner, Electronic Arts, provided information to validate that this shipment contained pirate copies. Interestingly, a separate case against this importer for software piracy already is pending in Argentina. Uruguayan Customs destroyed the CDs, and initiated an investigation against the importer. Motion Pictures Video piracy is the major problem facing the motion picture industry, and has worsened over the past year. U.S. video screeners also are used as masters for reproduction of illegal tapes.
Some video clubs create very good quality counterfeit artwork and labels, which fool consumers.
Uruguay does not have significant domestic pirate video duplication labs. The program seeks to protect the legitimate video market through active anti-piracy efforts. Video outlets that join the program agree to voluntary inspections to ensure that they do not carry pirated product. Although these actions are encouraging, the police still do not provide sustained, reliable cooperation in enforcement actions. Piracy is unlikely to be significantly reduced until the government commits sufficient resources to law enforcement.