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Court dismisses Microsoft's appeal on pre-owned software licenses

A court has dismissed Microsoft's appeal regarding the resale of pre-owned software licenses. This decision is a victory for ValueLicensing, which can now continue its business model. Microsoft is reportedly considering its options following the ruling. AI

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Court dismisses Microsoft's appeal on pre-owned software licenses

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Court tosses Microsoft's appeal in pre-owned software licenses battle

    ValueLicensing celebrates while Redmond considers next steps