The case examines legal consequences of software copyright and trademark infringement in India, focusing on Autodesk and Microsoft’s claims against M & S Consultancy. The court’s decision reinforces the importance of enforcing intellectual property rights and awarding punitive damages to deter piracy.
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Licensing of Software Does Not Give Rise to Patent Exhaustion
The Ninth Circuit held that software licenses do not give rise to patent exhaustion, restricting the first sale doctrine for licensed software. This judgment clarifies the limitations on resale rights for software consumers under US copyright law.
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