By CNET Networks, 16 August 2002 08:15
NEWS By Margaret Kane Microsoft is suing online retailer Overstock.com for allegedly selling counterfeit or unauthorised software. Overstock, a featured store on Microsoft's MSN Shopping Bargain's section, disclosed the lawsuit in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the documents, Microsoft filed the suit in February in a federal court in California, alleging Overstock "distributed counterfeit and otherwise unauthorised Microsoft software". The software giant is seeking damages and injunctive relief, the SEC documents, filed Wednesday, say. "We believe we have defences to the allegations and intend to pursue them vigorously," Overstock said in the filing. Since the lawsuit is in the early stages, the company said, "we do not have sufficient information to assess the validity of the claims or the amount of potential damages". Margaret Kane writes for CNET News.com
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