## Legal battle over Microsoft license resale Microsoft's 'From Software Assurance' (SA) program is the subject of a disclosure application as the long-running spat between Microsoft and ValueLicensing over the resale of software licenses rumbles on. The main issue concerns copyright rights and the legitimacy of reselling used software licenses. This type of litigation is common in the software industry, where manufacturers seek to control the distribution and use of their creations, while resellers argue for the right to transfer legitimately purchased licenses. The final decision could have a significant impact on the used software license market, influencing the policies of Microsoft and other manufacturers, as well as the rights of end users.