Microsoft Refurbished PC Enforcement Activities

Microsoft Refurbished PC

Enforcement Activities

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Newbury Park, California

Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against Newbury 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 Newbury Park company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against PC

Recycle LLC was filed on October 30, 2012, 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. PC Recycle LLC (Newbury Park, California), alleging the distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows

XP with computer systems.

Case No. 2:12-cv-09297-SJO-MRW

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

Huntsville, Alabama

Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against Huntsville Companies 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 two Huntsville companies for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against New Life

Electronics 2, LLC and MARS of Alabama, LLC was filed on February 7, 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 Alabama

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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

Dearborn, Michigan

Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Dearborn 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 Dearborn company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Information

Systems Resources, Inc. was filed on March 1, 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 Eastern District of Michigan

Microsoft Corp. v. Information Systems Resources, Inc. (Dearborn, Michigan), alleging distribution of unauthorized

copies of Windows XP with computer systems.

Case No. 2:13-cv-10842-AC-LJM

Richmond, Virginia

Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Richmond 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 Richmond company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Netkraft, Inc.

was filed on April 12, 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 Eastern District of Virginia

Microsoft Corp. v. NetKraft, Inc. (Richmond, Virginia), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows Vista with

computer systems.

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Charlotte 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 Charlotte company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against LN Computer

Enterprises, LLC was filed on June 5, 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 North Carolina

Microsoft Corp. v. LN Computer Enterprises, LLC (Charlotte, North Carolina), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies

of Windows XP with computer systems.

Case No. 3:13-cv-00347

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.

Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Microsoft Corp. v. Mister Harddrive, also known as Mister HardDrive’s Wipe and Restore (Scottsburg, Indiana),

alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows XP with computer systems.

Case No. 4:13-cv-00079-TWP-WGH

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.

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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.

Case No. 1:13-cv-00756-LMB-JFA

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.

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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

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.

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Memphis, Tennessee

Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Memphis 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 Memphis company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against Side Street

Technology, Inc. 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 Western District of Tennessee

Microsoft Corp. v. Side Street Technology, Inc. (Memphis, Tennessee), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of

Windows XP with computer systems.

Case No. 2:13-cv-02472

Buford, Georgia

Microsoft Files Lawsuit Against a Buford 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 Buford company for the alleged distribution of infringing Microsoft software. The lawsuit against VertexPC, Inc. 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 Georgia

Microsoft Corp. v. VertexPC, Inc. (Buford, Georgia), alleging distribution of unauthorized copies of Windows Vista with

computer systems.