Small claims and other legal action now shown by region

Customers visiting Microsoft's anti piracy web site tell us again and again that they want us to “name and shame” counterfeiters and illegal traders.

We work hard to educate and rehabilitate resellers that have been caught trading illegally, but we also need to strike a balance in terms of protecting our customers from the risks of fake and illegal software.

So in response to customer feedback Microsoft has re-arranged its press page. You can now see at-a-glance who we have taken legal action against, by region. To be fair to the resellers and individuals listed there, all the press releases are removed after 12 months.

The revamped page also demonstrates that we’re serious about creating a level playing field for honest partners and protecting their revenue.

You will read that a Falkirk business has been found guilty of trading in unlicensed software and faced court action; the positive outcome is that this business will work with Microsoft to ensure they remain compliant and stop selling illegal software.

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