Geographic location based licensing system
CA 2562725 C · Owner: Olson, Pete · Inventors: Olson, Pete; Rauf, Amir; Efergan, David
Overview
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A computer software license management system wrapper for use in a local computer is described. The software wrapper includes a wrapper interface that provides controlled access to a computer software application file. The software application file is encapsulated by security software code to protect it from unauthorized access. The software wrapper also includes a software license key identifying a license policy specifying a use limitation within a geographic boundary. In addition, the software wrapper includes a license validation mechanism that periodically determines compliance with the license policy. The license validation mechanism permits access by another process …
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Why it's free to use
- Filed April 14, 2005 and granted February 3, 2015. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 14, 2025.
- Certificates of supplementary protection extend only drug patents, and it isn't classified as one.
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