UK Tribunal to review Microsoft software licensing cases
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Microsoft, ValueLicensing, Alexander Wolfson
United Kingdom
September 2026
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The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal is managing two related cases against Microsoft. ValueLicensing is suing for £270 million over pre-owned software license restrictions. A separate class action seeks between £1.3 billion and £3.5 billion in compensation.
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