Microsoft develops software applications. Thus, it is the 'author' with the copyrights. When you buy the Microsoft software, what is purchased, is it the software or is it licence to use the software? Does the user have
CS Professional · Intellectual Property Rights - Law and Practice · PYQS · June 2015
Microsoft develops software applications. Thus, it is the 'author' with the copyrights. When you buy the Microsoft software, what is purchased, is it the software or is it licence to use the software? Does the user have right to free update versions of the software?
Answer & Explanation:
Normally, a licensee is not allowed free updates of the software. He may be given updates at a concessional rate but it is not a matter of right.
Topics: Copyright
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