A lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft for alleged anti-competitive practices concerning software licenses, which could result in a multi-billion-pound payout for UK customers. It claims that Microsoft exploited its market power by restricting competition between its new and pre-owned licenses, leading to inflated prices for products like Office and Windows. This claim, representing customers who purchased licenses since October 2015, emphasizes the detrimental effects of Microsoft's conduct on both individuals and organizations in the UK. Legal representatives argue the need for accountability and fairness in the tech market, recalling a similar lawsuit from 2021 regarding Microsoft's practices.
Microsoft's conduct has had a profound and costly impact on millions of individuals and private and public sector organizations that rely on its software for daily business operations. We believe that Microsoft abused its market dominance by imposing restrictive licensing practices that effectively shut down competition and inflated prices.
This claim seeks to hold Microsoft to account and to secure compensation for the many affected members of the class. With billions of pounds potentially at stake, this case is about ensuring fairness in the digital marketplace and ensuring even the largest tech companies play by the rules.
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