Legal Question in Technology Law in Kansas

Software re-sale and useage.

Can an older version of a software product (normally sold by a vendor or merchant) be purchased second hand (from another individual who maybe upgraded to a newer version) and then use it for a business?

example:

Person A: owns both full versions of MS Windows 2000 and MS Windows XP.

Person B: owns full version of Windows 98.

Can person B purchase the MS Windows 2000 from Person A and use it for a business?


Asked on 1/22/06, 2:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Software re-sale and useage.

Generally yes, as long as the seller uninstalls the software before the buyer installs it.

Most software is purchased or licensed pursuant to a user agreement which may limit the original buyer's right to re-sell the software. If in doubt, you and the seller should check this agreement to see what it permits.

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Answered on 1/23/06, 3:20 pm


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