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Twinsburg, Ohio
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Twinsburg Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Twinsburg company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Source Systems, Inc.
was filed on February 4, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software
to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Microsoft Corp. v. Source Systems, Inc. (Twinsburg, Ohio), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows XP with
computer systems.
Case No. 5:13-cv-00246
Richardson, Texas
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against Richardson Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Richardson company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Asset Management
& Disposal, Inc. was filed on February 25, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of
Microsoft software to investigators, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Microsoft Corp. v. Asset Management & Disposal, Inc. (Richardson, Texas), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows Vista and Windows XP with computer systems.
Case No. 3:13-cv-00871-D
Scottsburg, Indiana
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Scottsburg Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Scottsburg company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Mister Harddrive, also
known as Mister HardDrive’s Wipe and Restore, was filed on June 6, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to an investigator, according to the complaint.
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Sterling Heights/Warren, Michigan
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Sterling Heights/Warren Company Alleging Distribution of
Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a Sterling Heights/Warren company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Great Lakes Electronics Corporation, doing business as Macomb Technologies, was filed on June 17, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Microsoft Corp. v. Great Lakes Electronics Corporation, doing business as Macomb Technologies, (Sterling Heights/
Warren, Michigan), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows XP with computer systems.
Case No. 2:13-cv-12654-PDB-LJM
Commerce, California
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Commerce Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Commerce company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against eWaste Center, Inc.
was filed on June 18, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to
investigators, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Microsoft Corp. v. eWaste Center, Inc. (Commerce, California), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows XP
and Windows Vista with computer systems.
Case No. 2:13-cv-04373-ABC-SS
Sterling, Virginia
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Sterling Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a Sterling company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Potomac E-Scrap LLC, was filed on June 21, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to
an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Microsoft Corp. v. Potomac E-Scrap LLC (Sterling, Virginia), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows Vista
with computer systems.
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Fountain Valley, California
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Fountain Valley Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Fountain Valley company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Orange Coast
Computers & Recycling, was filed on June 25, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of
Microsoft software to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Microsoft Corp. v. Orange Coast Computers & Recycling (Fountain Valley, California), alleging distribution of
unauthorized copies of Windows XP and Office 2000 with computer systems.
Case No. SACV 13-0962 CJC (AJWx)
Denver, Colorado
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Denver Company Alleging Distribution of Counterfeit Software and
Software Components and Illicit Software Components
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Denver company for the alleged distribution of counterfeit and infringing Microsoft software and software components
and illicit Microsoft software components. The lawsuit against Discount Mountain, Inc. was filed on June 27, 2013, alleging the distribution of counterfeit software and counterfeit Certificates of Authenticity and illicit Certificates of Authenticity to
investigators and customers, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Microsoft Corp. v. Discount Mountain, Inc. (Denver, California), alleging distribution of counterfeit Windows 7 reinstallation CDs and counterfeit and illicit Windows 7 Certificates of Authenticity.
Case No. 1:13-cv-01699
Falls Church, Virginia
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Falls Church Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Falls Church company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against eAsset Solutions LLC,
was filed on June 26, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to
an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Microsoft Corp. v. eAsset Solutions LLC (Falls Church, Virginia), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows XP
and Windows Vista with computer systems.
Case No. 1:13-cv-00788-GBL-TRJ
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Cleveland, Ohio
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Cleveland Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a Cleveland company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Go Green PC, LLC was filed on June 27, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to an
investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Microsoft Corp. v. Go Green PC, LLC (Cleveland, Ohio), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows XP with
computer systems.
Case No. 1:13-cv-01421
Ontario, California
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against an Ontario Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
an Ontario company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Computer Annex
Corporation was filed on July 19, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft
software to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Microsoft Corp. v. Computer Annex Corporation (Ontario, California), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows 7 and Office 2007 with computer systems.
Case No. CV13-01271
Rochester, New York
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Rochester Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a
lawsuit against a Rochester company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against
TheGoodComputerGuy, LLC was filed on August 8, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized
copies of Microsoft software to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Microsoft Corp. v. TheGoodComputerGuy, LLC (Rochester, New York), alleging distribution of unauthorized Windows XP
with computer systems.
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Carlisle Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a Carlisle company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against The Computer Barn, Inc. was filed on August 2, 2013, alleging the distribution of a computer system with an unauthorized copy of Microsoft software
to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Microsoft Corp. v. The Computer Barn, Inc. (Carlisle, Pennsylvania), alleging distribution of unauthorized Windows XP with
a computer system.
Case No. 13-cv-2075-CCC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Pittsburgh Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a Pittsburgh company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against A1-PC Computer Shop was filed on August 2, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to
an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Microsoft Corp. v. A1-PC Computer Shop (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), alleging distribution of unauthorized Windows XP
with computer systems.
Case No. 2:13-cv-01125-JFC
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Brooklyn Park Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a Brooklyn Park company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against RW Data Incorporated was filed on July 30, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft
software to investigators, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Microsoft Corp. v. RW Data Incorporated (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota), alleging the distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows XP with computer systems.
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Rowland Heights, California
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Rowland Heights Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a Rowland Heights company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Godwin Corporation was filed on August 8, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft
software to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Microsoft Corp. v. Godwin Corporation (Rowland Heights, California), alleging distribution of unauthorized Windows XP
with computer systems.
Case No. 2:13-cv-05744-RSWL-FFM
Valencia, California
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Valencia Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Valencia company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Cosmic Sales, Inc. was
filed on July 19, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to an
investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Microsoft Corp. v. Cosmic Sales, Inc. (Valencia, California), alleging distribution of unauthorized Windows XP and Windows 7 with computer systems.
Case No. 2:13-cv-05239-PSG-E
San Jose, California
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a San Jose Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a San Jose company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Pacific Sunset Technology Group, Inc. was filed on August 8, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies
of Microsoft software to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Microsoft Corp. v. Pacific Sunset Technology Group, Inc. (San Jose, California), alleging distribution of unauthorized Windows 7 with computer systems.
Case No. 3:13-cv-03678-LB
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Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Hayward Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a Hayward company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Blue Star Electronics, LLC was filed on August 9, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software
to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Microsoft Corp. v. Blue Star Electronics, LLC (Hayward, California), alleging distribution of unauthorized Windows XP with
computer systems.
Case No. 3:13-cv-03708-JCS
Centerville, Ohio
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Centerville Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Centerville company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Creative Solutions was
filed on August 20, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to
investigators, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Microsoft Corp. v. Creative Solutions (Centerville, Ohio), alleging the distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows Vista
with computer systems.
Case No. 3:13-cv-00277-TMR
Sparks, Nevada
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Sparks Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
a Sparks company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Laptop & Desktop Repair
LLC aka LaptopAid was filed on September 13, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies
of Microsoft software to investigators, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Microsoft Corp. v. Laptop & Desktop Repair LLC aka LaptopAid (Sparks, Nevada), alleging the distribution of
unauthorized copies of Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 Starter and Office Starter 2010 with computer systems.
Case No. 3:13-cv-00501-RCJ
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As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against a Federal Way company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against PC Trades Brokers, LLC was filed on September 13, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft
software to an investigator, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Microsoft Corp. v. PC Trades Brokers, LLC (Federal Way, Washington), alleging the distribution of unauthorized copies of Microsoft Windows XP with computer systems.
Case No. 2:13-cv-01657-RSM
Elmhurst, Illinois
Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against an Elmhurst Company Alleging Distribution of Infringing Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to honest and legitimate resellers in the channel, the company filed a lawsuit against
an Elmhurst company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Compeve Corp. was
filed on September 16, 2013, alleging the distribution of computer systems with unauthorized copies of Microsoft software to
investigators, according to the complaint.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Microsoft Corp. v. Compeve Corp. (Elmhurst, Illinois), alleging the distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows XP with
computer systems.
