* Posts by Martin~ITAMREVIEW

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Broker accuses FAST of scaring users off secondhand software

Martin~ITAMREVIEW

Can I sell my surplus software licenses? Yes you can

Q. Can I sell my surplus software licenses?

Yes, but conditions apply:

- You can’t resell OEM licenses (because they are tied to a specific machine). Although you can usually sell the whole machine!

- You can’t resell subscriptions (because they relate to a specific term)

- You can’t break up bundles

- It must be uninstalled

This is a EU ruling and only applies to licenses purchased within the EU. Similar disputes in the USA are as yet unresolved.

See more at:

http://www.itassetmanagement.net/2014/02/13/yes-you-can/

It is not in FAST's interests to provide any clarity because a) they are supported by publishers who don't want to lose revenue and b) they are supported by IP lawyers who make money from the confusion.