UK Court of Appeal denies Microsoft permission to appeal ValueLicensing case

The Court of Appeal refused Microsoft permission to take its long-running licensing dispute with ValueLicensing to the UK Supreme Court. ValueLicensing sued Microsoft for £270 million in 2021 over the resale of pre-owned software licenses. Microsoft can still apply directly to the Supreme Court within 28 days.

• Court refused Microsoft's application without giving reasons
• ValueLicensing has sought £270 million from Microsoft since 2021
• Court demands disclosure of 2013 'Second-Hand Software Presentation' deck
• Separate UK class action seeks £1.3–3.5 billion in compensation