Avanquest Sued in Germany

Sometimes it is wonderful to be a giant and sometimes it just sucks. At this time, it kind of sucks to be Avanquest. Read this to find out why.

So. You have a company that distributes software and also creates software for yourself and others. You make software for someone. You like the idea and you make a similar software for yourself. Is it the same software just modified a little?

Someone paid lots of money to have software made. Now, they believe that they own the intellectual property and that Avanquest is violating their rights. Will Avanquest have to stop selling the product in Germany?

The laws in Europe are not very clear at this time about intellectual property. Is he bringing this legal battle to the courts of Germany because he thinks he can win here in Germany? If he wins here in Germany, Will it be easier for him to win in other areas of Europe? Look at the Google lawsuits regarding gmail and adwords. Germans like to defend small business when it comes to intellectual property rights.

This will be an interesting lawsuit to follow if you are interested in the development of European intellectual property and software distribution.

Lets see Who wins.. the giant or David.