German customs have seized several packages from Hong Kong containing the
device "PS3 Break". According to § 95a UrhG the import of devices that are
able to bypass a copy protection are illegal in Germany. Sony is now
requesting every buyer to transfer the rights to request the package back
from customs over to Sony Computer Entertainment and to agree on the
destruction of the device. They are also required to sign a "cease and
desist letter" that they will no longer import, distribute or use any device
that allows or eases bypassing the copy protection of the PS3. If you still
do so after signing the letter the penalties start at 5100€. If a
buyer even refuses to sign the cease and desist letter they are facing a law
suit with a value in dispute of 50'000€ each. According to the news
site the legal situation is clearly in favor of Sony.
