BUSINESSAug 5 · 09:02 UTCTHE REGISTER

Double trouble for Microsoft as pre-owned software licenses claims converge

ValueLicensing and Alexander Wolfson are leading two separate but related UK lawsuits against Microsoft over alleged restrictions on pre-owned software licenses. The cases, before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, seek £270 million and £1.3-£3.5 billion in compensation, respectively, with upcoming case management conferences potentially linking the proceedings.

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