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Welcome to the new U.S. Genuine Software Portal
We've given the page an overhaul to effortlessly help you get the information you need.
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Features & Promotions

Discover what's new (and useful) for system builders-from significant announcements to quizzes that help hone your licensing knowledge.

Anti-Piracy News Center

Breaking news on current lawsuits and other enforcement efforts by Microsoft and the government to protect your business.

Education & Training

Videos, articles and downloadable resources to help you (and to help you help your customers) stay current on licensing issues.

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Additional Resources

Overviews, basic information and FAQs at your fingertips.

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Top Stories

U.S. Enforcement

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Microsoft Files 21 Lawsuits Against Software Pirates
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect its customers and partners from the risks of pirated and counterfeit software, Microsoft Corp. today announced the filing of 21 lawsuits in federal court in 14 states against resellers allegedly engaging in the sale of pirated software, including some alleged repeat offenders. Learn More > | View The Lawsuits >

Microsoft Chases Pirates Into Egypt, Netherlands
Microsoft recently filed suit against eight software resellers in the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, and Egypt for copyright infringement and for illegally importing and distributing its software. View The Lawsuits >

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Software Piracy Shrinks in North America, Grows Worldwide
The Business Software Alliance has released their 5th annual piracy study. To read the study, click here >

Economic Impact of Software Piracy Study
Reducing software piracy could create hundreds of thousands of new jobs, billions in information technology (IT) spending and economic growth, and new tax revenues to support local services. Read Article >

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The Fight Against Software Piracy Continues
Microsoft has filed 74 NEW online piracy lawsuits, including 15 in the United States. Over 225 lawsuits have been filed in the last year. View the 15 U.S. cases filed in December. Learn More >

Major Microsoft Counterfeiter Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
New York (AP) – Software pirate targeting resellers worldwide has received the longest sentence for software piracy in Taiwanese history. Read Article >

U.S. SOFTWARE PIRACY ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS SINCE 2005 View the Lawsuits >

	LAWSUITS: 267
	CRIMINAL RAIDS: 114
	SETTLEMENTS: $25,527,875
	COUNTERFEIT SEIZURES: 301,263 / $193,496,862

Education and Training

Video: Software Piracy Exposed

Video: Secrets to OEM
Experts reveal tricks and tips for OEM success.
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Learn more about Windows Vista
Things have changed with Genuine Windows Vista™. Download valuable resources, learn why Genuine Windows Vista is so important. Read Article >

Microsoft's New COA Label Format
To help customers more easily identify their software as genuine, Microsoft introduced its new COA label format in September 2007.
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View the 2008 Licensing Guide (.pdf)

Additional Resources

Microsoft Partner University Licensing Course

Licensing FAQs

System Builder Licensing

System Builder Newsgroups

On-Demand Webcasts
IDC research shows that acquiring and using counterfeit software can pose major risks for users.
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It's All About the Label
Check out the improved How to Tell page, with a new drop down box that lets you pick specific software and see its features.
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Looking for Older Content?
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