Controlling use of a computer program installed on a computer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8656502
APP PUB NO 20030191958A1
SERIAL NO

10115021

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A product update is used to add a licensing control mechanism to an installed computer program. The computer program is preferably a malware scanner or other program which requires regular product updating in order to remain effective in its normal functionality.

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  • MCAFEE, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gartside, Paul Nicholas Milton Keynes, GB 17 580
Harris, Mark Banbury, GB 87 1737

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