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Microsoft Appeals to Supreme Court in £270M License Resale Case

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Microsoft is seeking Supreme Court permission to appeal a ruling that could allow resale of pre-owned software licenses. The case, brought by ValueLicensing, involves £270 million and challenges Microsoft's licensing practices. The dispute remains paused as Redmond pursues higher court review.

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This case tests the limits of software licensing control; a loss for Microsoft could reshape how companies manage perpetual license resales.
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