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The windows licences tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft licensing, particularly the legal and practical aspects of perpetual Windows and Office licences. Recent content focuses on the ValueLicensing case in the UK, where Microsoft is appealing a court decision that could affect the resale of pre-owned software licences. The tag includes updates on court proceedings, such as the extended stay granted by the Competition Appeal Tribunal while Microsoft seeks permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court. This tag is relevant for users interested in the legal landscape of software licensing, including how court rulings may impact the availability and cost of legacy Microsoft licences. It provides a window into ongoing disputes that could shape licensing practices for businesses and consumers.
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    Microsoft ValueLicensing Case: UK Stay Extended Pending Supreme Court Appeal

    Microsoft has secured more time in its fight to limit the resale of pre-owned perpetual Windows and Office licences in the UK, but its latest procedural win is deliberately narrow. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has granted an extended stay while Microsoft seeks permission to take its...