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wiZd0m · 07-26-2003, 03:30 PM

Microsoft's new legal plan

To calm licensing customers' fears, the software company has expanded their contractual rights.

Issue: Infringement
Old: Microsoft covered legal costs up to value of software purchased in copyright and patent suits arising out of the use of that software.
New: No limit. Coverage now also applies to costs in trade secret and trademark suits. Also, if necessary, Microsoft will modify software, replace products or cancel licenses.

Issue: Third-party injury
Old: Costs covered to value of software purchased.
New: No liability cap, if Microsoft was grossly negligent or acted intentionally.

Issue: Product warranty
Old: 90 days' coverage.
New: One-year coverage for licensing customers only.

Issue: Audits
Old: Customers got a 15-day warning before "licensing compliance" audits.
New: Expanded to 30 days. Also, compliance actions following an audit can now proceed in just a division or subsidiary, rather than in an entire company.

Issue: Statute of limitations
Old: Customers had two years to file suit against Microsoft.
New: Local law applies.

here is the related article:
http://news.com.com/2100-1012_3-5050986.html

If you have windows servers solutions, I would look at my liscense if I was you.

07-26-2003, 03:30 PM	#1
wiZd0m Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,526	Avoid Acacia Tax? Buy Microsoft ... Microsoft's new legal plan To calm licensing customers' fears, the software company has expanded their contractual rights. Issue: Infringement Old: Microsoft covered legal costs up to value of software purchased in copyright and patent suits arising out of the use of that software. New: No limit. Coverage now also applies to costs in trade secret and trademark suits. Also, if necessary, Microsoft will modify software, replace products or cancel licenses. Issue: Third-party injury Old: Costs covered to value of software purchased. New: No liability cap, if Microsoft was grossly negligent or acted intentionally. Issue: Product warranty Old: 90 days' coverage. New: One-year coverage for licensing customers only. Issue: Audits Old: Customers got a 15-day warning before "licensing compliance" audits. New: Expanded to 30 days. Also, compliance actions following an audit can now proceed in just a division or subsidiary, rather than in an entire company. Issue: Statute of limitations Old: Customers had two years to file suit against Microsoft. New: Local law applies. here is the related article: http://news.com.com/2100-1012_3-5050986.html If you have windows servers solutions, I would look at my liscense if I was you.