Scott & Scott, LLP has a dedicated practice group focusing on defending companies accused of software license violations by Adobe. Below are some of the cases our firm has been involved with.

Represented equipment manufacturer in software audit initiated by the Business Software Alliance.  The BSA alleged shortages in Adobe Acrobat and Norton AntiVirus software licenses.  After approximately five months of negotiations, the case was settled out-of-court for a considerable savings relative to the Business Software Alliance's original demand.  The BSA was represented by Frank Konczakowski.


Represented Beverly Hills, California based internet technology services company in software audit conducted by the Business Software Allliance that focused on Microsoft Office and Adobe products.  In just over seven months, the case was settled out-of-court after the BSA agreed to greatly reduce its original settlement demand. Defended global benefits software developer against allegations of software piracy by the Business Software Alliance.  Adobe Acrobat licenses were the focus of the negotiations.  The case was pending for just under two years and resulted in an out-of-court settlement that was a significant reduction of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented Dallas, Texas based staffing software maker in Business Software Alliance audit initiated by Stephen Gustavson of Donahue Gallaghere Woods.  The BSA alleged licensing shortages for numerous Adobe and Microsoft products, including Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2008; Microsoft SQL Server 2005; and Microsoft Windows Server 2000 and 2003.  The matter was pending for eighteen months and resulted in a confidential out-of-court settlement.


Represented online award and plaque retailer in a software audit conducted by the Business Software Alliance that focused on Adobe and Microsoft products.  The BSA was represented by Troutman Sanders.  The case settled within a year for a considerable savings relative to the BSA's original settlement demand.


Defended investment management firm against allegations of software piracy by the Business Software Alliance.  Locke Lord represented the BSA regarding alleged unlicensed copies of Microsoft, Symantec and Adobe products.  After two and half years the case settled for 40% of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Defended Midwestern insurance company against allegations of software piracy by the Business Software Alliance.  The BSA alleged unlicensed copies of various Adobe, Microsoft and Symantec products.  The case was pending for a year and a half and settled for significantly less than the BSA's original settlement demand.


Defended DFW insurance company against allegations of alleged unlicensed copies of Adobe and Microsoft products by the Business Software Alliance.  Locke Lord represented the BSA.  After a year of negotiations the case was settled for 24% of the BSA's original demand with no admission of liability.


Represented promotional products marketing company in a software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance.  The BSA alleged unlicensed copies of various Microsoft and Adobe products.  The case settled in just six months for a great deal less than the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented financial industry marketing firm in a software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance who alleged unlicensed copies of numerous Adobe products, Microsoft Office products, and Microsoft server products such as SQL Server and Windows Sever.  After less than 3 months of negotiations the case was settled for 26% of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Defended vacation rental & resort internet marketing and design expert against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance.  The BSA alleged unlicensed copies of various Adobe and Microsoft products.  After two years the case was settled for less than the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented auto finance marketing group in a software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance.   Donahue Gallagher Woods represented the BSA who alleged unlicensed copies of numerous Adobe, Microsoft and Intuit products.  After five months of negotiations the case was settled for a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented print management solutions firm against allegations of copyright infringement from the Business Software Alliance.  Donahue Gallagher Woods represented the BSA.  The BSA alleged unlicensed copies of numerous Adobe products.  The case settled after two and half years for a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented contract specialist for attachment and installation solutions in a software audit conducted by the Business Software Alliance.  Donahue Gallagher Woods represented the BSA who alleged unlicensed copies of numerous Adobe and Microsoft Products.  After two and a half years the case was settled for a great deal less than the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented specialty LCD mounting hardware company in a software audit initiated by the Business Software Alliance.  The BSA alleged unlicensed copies of Adobe, Microsoft and Autodesk products.  Troutman Sanders represented the BSA.  In less than six months the case was settled for a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Defended Texas based banner manufacturer against allegations of copyright infringement from the Business Software Alliance.  Higer, Lichter & Givner represented the BSA who alleged unlicensed copies of various Adobe and Microsoft products.  The case was settled within six months for less than half of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented California marketing services firm in a software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance.  Negotiations centered on the number of alleged unlicensed Adobe products.  The BSA was represented by Klemchuk Kubasta.  The matter settled out-of-court in less than a year for a significant reduction of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Defended online trophy and awards retailer against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance who alleged unlicensed copies of various Adobe and Microsoft products.  In less than a year the matter was settled for a considerable savings relative to the BSA's original settement demand.


Represented anodic coding business in a software audit initiated by the Business Software Alliance.  Troutman Sanders represented the BSA who alleged that unlicensed copies of Adobe and Microsoft products were in use.  After three months of negotiations, the case closed for significantly less than the BSA's original settlement demand


Defended media and broadcast software company against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance who alleged there were numerous unlicensed copies of various Adobe and Microsoft products.  Troutman Sanders represented the BSA.  The case was settled for a great deal less than the BSA's original settlement demand.


Defended electric power equipment provider against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance.  The BSA, represented by FDK Law, alleged there were numerous unlicensed copies of various Adobe and Microsoft Office products.  The case settled for considerable savings over the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented an international animation studio in a Business Alliance software audit.  The BSA was represented by Troutman Sanders.  The number of alleged unlicensed Adobe products was at issue, however, in less than a year the case settled for far less than the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented turboexpander design and manufacturing company against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance.  FDK Law represented the BSA.  Within a year the case settled for a considerable savings over the BSA's original settlement demand which had been based on the alleged number of unlicensed software products by publishers such as Adobe, Microsoft and Symantec.


Defended audio and visual staging company against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance.  The BSA, represented by Higer, Lichter & Givner, alleged there were numerous copies of unlicensed Adobe, Microsoft, and Symantec software products.  After almost two years the case settled for far less than the BSA's original settlement demand.


Defended Midwestern call evaluation services firm in a Business Software Alliance audit. FDK Law represented the BSA. After just two months of negotiations the case settled at a significant reduction of the software organization's opening settlement demand. Adobe and Microsoft products made up the majority of the software installations called into question.


Represented New York intellectual property law firm in a Business Software Alliance Audit. Royer, Cooper, Cohen, Braunfeld, LLC represented the BSA. The case settled out-of-court after four months of negotiations which centered on the number of alleged unlicensed installations of software by publisher's such as Adobe, Microsoft and Symantec. The final settlement amount was considerably less than the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented large California answering service in an audit requested by the Business Software Alliance. After a year of negotiations around the alleged number of unlicensed installations of Adobe, Microsoft and Symantec products, the case settled for a mere 12% of the BSA's opening settlement demand. The BSA was represented by Klemchuk Kubasta LLP.


Represented Canadian printing firm in a software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance. Smart & Biggar represented the BSA. At issue were the alleged number of unlicensed intallations of Autodesk, Adobe and Microsoft products. The case settled out-of-court for 40% of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Represented B2B web media services company in a software audit initiated by the Business Software Alliance.  The BSA alleged unlicensed copies of various Adobe products.  After just six months the case was settled for significantly less than the BSA's original settlement demand.


Defended real estate marketing firm against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance.  Donahue Gallagher Woods represented the BSA who alleged unlicensed copies of various Microsoft and Adobe products.  After two years the case was settled out-of-court for a significant reduction of the BSA's original settlement demand.


Fuel station equipment provider hired Scott & Scott, LLP to defend a Business Software Alliance audit.  The BSA, represented by Klemchuk Kubasta, alleged unlicensed installations of Adobe products.  A greatly reduced settlement agreement was negotiated within a month of producing audit results.


Louisiana architectural firm retained Scott & Scott, LLP to defend a Business Software Alliance audit requested by Weir Johnson.  At issue were the numbers of alleged unlicensed installations of Adobe products.  The case settled for significantly less than the BSA’s opening demand.

Represented online wholesale clothing retailer in a software audit conducted by the Software & Information Industry Association.  The SIIA was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods.  After seven months of negotiations regarding Adobe licenses, the case was settled for 12% of the SIIA's original demand.

Defended fifth generation garment manufacturer in federal copyright infringement case against Adobe pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.   A confidential settlement reached on the eve of the Court’s hearing on motions for partial summary judgment.

Home health care service and S&S teamed up to respond to Adobe’s licensing questions and license transfer.


Petroleum exploration company retained S&S to negotiate a resolution to an Adobe licensing inquiry.  


New York health services company selected S&S to assist with Adobe licensing issues.


International personnel solutions firm works with S&S to review proposed Adobe resolution.  


Global snack food and beverage company sought assistance in responding to Adobe license review.  


Nationwide home furnishings leader hired S&S to respond to Adobe audit and challenge findings. 


S&S assisted Global travel technology company with gathering data about its Adobe installations.


Global energy company requested that S&S assist with negotiating an Adobe enterprise agreement.


East Coast private learning institution requested that S&S review its Adobe license position.  


Information management services company requested that S&S provide information regarding its Adobe license rights.  

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