MPAA, Boy Scouts Team on Curriculum, "Respect Copyrights" Patch

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2006 - 1:34pm.

Los Angeles - In an effort to discourage file-sharing and promote respect for intellectual property at an early age, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) announced that it has partnered with the Boy Scouts in Los Angeles to create an anti-piracy curriculum and "Respect Copyrights" patch.

Unlike a badge, the MPAA patch will not be required to advance to the next level of scouting. The curriculum will teach kids the basics of copyrights and how to identify pirated works, and includes activities such as visiting a movie studio, and creating a public service announcement that "demonstrates the importance of copyright protection."

"Working with the Boy Scouts of Los Angeles, we have a real opportunity to educate a new generation about how movies are made, why they are valuable, and hopefully change attitudes about intellectual property theft," said MPAA chairman and CEO Dan Glickman. The curriculum will be offered to more than 52,000 youngsters involved in Boy Scout programs in the greater Los Angeles area.

Related Links:
http://www.mpaa.org/press_releases/boy%20scouts%20press%20release.pdf
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061021/ap_on_re_us/scouts_piracy_patch (AP)