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Microsoft takes software resale fight to UK Supreme Court

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Microsoft has lost two UK court battles over whether second-hand software licenses can be resold, with the company arguing that Office clip art makes its products non-transferable. The case now heads to the UK Supreme Court, where a ruling could impact billions in revenue. The dispute centers on whether digital licenses are subject to the same exhaustion principles as physical goods.

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This case could redefine software ownership and resale rights, with major implications for both vendors and enterprises.
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Microsoft turns to the UK Supreme Court after losing twice over second-hand software licenses, and billions could ride on the outcome →
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