Microsoft Office Lawsuit: What You Need To Knows
If you’re a fan of Microsoft Office, you might be interested in the recent lawsuit that has been filed against the software giant. Here’s what you need to know about the case.
The lawsuit, filed by a California man, alleges that Microsoft’s Office suite is “defective by design” and doesn’t work as advertised. The plaintiff, Anthony Fuller, is seeking class-action status for the case, which means that if he wins, every Office user in the country could be eligible for a refund.
Fuller’s main gripe is that Office is “bloated” with features that most users never use, and that it frequently crashes or freezes. He also claims that Microsoft has been “engaging in false and deceptive marketing” by claiming that Office is compatible with all versions of Windows when, in reality, it often isn’t.
It’s worth noting that Fuller isn’t the first person to file a lawsuit against Microsoft over Office. In 2009, a group of Office users sued the company over similar claims, but that case was ultimately dismissed.
So, what’s the chances that Fuller will be successful in his lawsuit? It’s hard to say, but given the fact that similar lawsuits have failed in the past, it doesn’t seem likely. However, if you’re an Office user who’s unhappy with the software, it’s worth keeping an eye on the case.
On March 7, 2019, Microsoft filed a lawsuit against Corel Corporation for allegedly infringing on Microsoft’s copyrights and patents related to Microsoft Office. Corel sells a software suite called WordPerfect Office, which includes a word processing program called WordPerfect.
According to Microsoft, Corel WordPerfect violates eight of Microsoft’s patents and copyrights, including the ribbon interface that is used in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft is seeking unspecified damages and an injunction against Corel to stop it from selling WordPerfect.
This is not the first time that Microsoft has sued a software company for allegedly infringing on its Office copyrights and patents. In 2010, Microsoft sued iWork maker Apple for allegedly infringing on Office-related patents. And in 2014, Microsoft sued Samsung for allegedly copying the look and feel of Office in its Android-based document app.
What does this lawsuit mean for you? If you’re a user of Microsoft Office, it probably doesn’t mean much. If you’re a fan of Corel WordPerfect, however, it could mean that you’ll have to find another word processing program to use. We’ll keep you updated on this lawsuit as it progresses.
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