The problem of identifying additional personnel under article 273 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in the investigation of crimes related to the sale of counterfeit software
The article discusses the features of identifying additional composition under Art. 273 of the Criminal Code in the investigation of crimes related to the sale of counterfeit software. The author analyzes the judicial practice, identifies gaps in the current legislation. Based on his research, it is concluded that it is necessary to make changes to the text of Art. 273 of the Criminal Code. The disposition of its part 1 is proposed to be added with the words: «as well as circumventing technical means of copyright protection». This addition will allow you to avoid disagreements in the current situation of the considered legal norm regarding the programs used to overcome technical means of protection.