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Intellectual Property
Microsoft's intellectual property includes copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, trade dress, and technical know-how. Learn about policies for licensing intellectual property.
Consumer Class Action Settlement Information
Read about proposed settlements for consumer class action lawsuits.
Settlement Program
Read about Microsoft's actions to comply with the Consent Decree.
European Union Decision
Read about Microsoft's steps towards compliance with the European Union Decision.
Software Piracy
Visit the Microsoft antipiracy Web site to learn about software counterfeiting and how to protect yourself, your business, and your ideas.
Retail Software License Terms
Find, view, and print the License Terms for Microsoft retail software.
Trademarks
Learn more about Microsoft trademark and logo guidelines.
Copyrighted Materials Permission
Learn how to obtain permission to use Microsoft software, images, or text.
Copyright Infringement
Read the notice and procedure for making claims of copyright infringement.
Legal News
Visit the Microsoft PressPass Web site for the latest legal news.
Privacy Statement
Learn about how Microsoft.com handles your privacy and personal information.
Terms of Use
Read the Microsoft.com copyright statement.
Online Policy Disclaimer and Change Notice
Online policies and other documents are subject to change or removal.
Environmental Regulations
Learn how Microsoft is responding to European Union WEEE and RoHS Directives.
Korean Order
Read about Microsoft's steps towards compliance with the Korean Fair Trade Commission Order.
