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Method of licensing functionality after initial transaction

US7376627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2003
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0601
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods for licensing functionality after an initial transaction are provided. One such method is directed to licensing after an initial transaction of a customer obtaining a supply item including the step of prompting the customer to acquire a usage license for the supply item.

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