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Method and system for determining software license compliance

  • US 8,606,718 B2
  • Filed: 03/27/2008
  • Issued: 12/10/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining license compliance, comprising:

  • receiving data, using an interface, regarding a plurality of licenses, including at least first and second licenses, the first license having a corresponding first license count that applies to a first software product and a second software product, and the second license having a corresponding second license count that applies to the first software product and a third software product;

    determining, using a processor, an instance count of the first software product;

    determining, using the processor, whether the instance count can be apportioned to the first and second licenses, such that neither the first or second license counts are exceeded; and

    if it is determined that the instance count can be apportioned to the first and second licenses, such that neither the first or second license counts are exceeded, apportioning the instance count to the first and second licenses.

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