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Chinese Court Orders Microsoft to Cease Sales of Chinese Windows
Zhongyi Electronic has obtained a court order in a licensing dispute over fonts with Microsoft Corp. The order prohibits the sales of certain versions of Windows that incorporate the Chinese technology company’s Chinese font designs. Zhongyi claims the license covered the Windows95 version but not more. The ruling affects XP and earlier versions and is likely to be appealed by Microsoft.
Chinese companies are increasingly relying upon their own IP in disputes with Chinese and foreign companies. However, despite the strides made by domestic companies and Chinese courts, piracy remains a major concern for software companies.
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