Microsoft launches 52 lawsuits
Microsoft announced this week that it has filed 52 cases against resellers in countries ranging from China to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom to the United States.
In 15 of the cases, Microsoft alleges that the software involved could be traced to a counterfeit syndicate that Chinese authorities and the FBI broke up this summer. Most of the illicit sales were made through e-commerce sites.
The software giant also unveiled a “Microsoft Buying Guide” on eBay as a tool for educating consumers about counterfeit applications. In addition, it maintains an information site with tips on how to detect pirated software.
