Method of licensing functionality after initial transaction
US7376627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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