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Abstract

The invention relates to a system for securing protected software against unauthorized, i.e. non-licensed, use in computer networks. The difficulty in licensing of software in a network is that simultaneous and multi-use of the licensed software on several or all computers integrated in the network have to be realized. Without software protection the software producer will lose potential customers. This concerns local networks as well as so-called wide area networks which can be operated across national or continental boundaries. In accordance with the invention the object is accomplished by a system for securing protected software against unauthorized use in computer networks consisting of a query component, a management component and an authorization component whereby the query component communicates with the management component in a bidirectional exchange of information and the management component communicates with the authorization component in a bidirectional exchange of information, wherein the authorization component is a module or licence box having a unique identification code and is separate, independent of any computer in the network and integrable into the computer network in any way.

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First Claim