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pargentumMicrosoft declines to intercede in Russian software piracy case - International Herald Tribune:
"Mr. Ponosov's case is a criminal case and as such was initiated and investigated by the public prosecutor's office in Russia," said Microsoft, whose European operations are based in Paris. "We are sure that the Russian courts will make a fair decision."
The company added: "We do respect the Russian government's position on the importance of protecting intellectual property rights."
