Microsoft files eight antipiracy lawsuits

InfoWorld | at | by Mike

Microsoft Monday filed eight antipiracy lawsuits in five states against companies that allegedly are distributing counterfeit versions of its software or copies that infringe on Microsoft trademarks or copyrights.

The software giant filed suits against BWT Industry Technology Service, dba Computer Max in Arizona; Data Day USA, MicroCity4Less.com and Winvtech Solutions Inc. in California; Global Computing Inc. in Illinois; Ion Technologies in Minnesota; and Compustar and Chips & Techs in New York.