No cash exchanged
When Autodesk first released the news this morning at 6am, I tweeted the story on @upfrontezine :
upFront.eZine @upFronteZine 10 hours ago
Autodesk and ZwSoft settle: "Although ZWSoft initially denied the allegations, ZWSoft subsequently discovered that an employee had...
upFront.eZine @upFronteZine 10 hours ago
...in fact, improperly used AutoCAD intellectual property developing ZWCAD+." Looks like settlement consists of ZwSoft ceo apologizing and...
upFront.eZine @upFronteZine 10 hours ago
...ZwSoft pulling ZwCAD+ off the market, as previously reported by me in upFront.eZine. ZwCAD+ temporarily replaced by original ZwCAD...
upFront.eZine @upFronteZine 10 hours ago
...while ZwSoft works on new non-infringing version to be released next year.
upFront.eZine @upFronteZine 9 hours ago
Here's the link to ZwSoft ceo apology letter -> http://www.zwsoft.com/zwcad/press-release/20151118/A%20letter_to_ZWCAD_customers%20.html
upFront.eZine @upFronteZine 9 hours ago
"After the lawsuit, ZWSOFT gained a more accurate understanding to CAD related international intellectual property system."
upFront.eZine @upFronteZine 9 hours ago
Autodesk: "With ZWSoft’s release of its ZWCAD Classic product and continued product development, we look forward to...
upFront.eZine @upFronteZine 9 hours ago
...continued and robust competition in the marketplace." -> http://www.zwsoft.com/zwcad/press-release/20151118/ZWSoft_Enters_Into_Global_Settlement_with_Autodesk.html#.dpuf
F.A.Q
ZwCAD+ is the product now banned from the marketplace. The IntelliCAD-based ZwCAD Classic is brought out of retirement as its temporary replacement. ZwCAD 2017 is being developed as the future replacement software.
ZwSoft posted this FAQ to answer concerns of customers:
Q: Can I continue to use my copy of ZWCAD+?
A: Yes, if you purchased and activated the product before October 15, 2015.
Q: As it mentioned in the public statement, customers who purchased ZWCAD+ may contact ZWSOFT to change to ZWCAD Classic. Is this optional or compulsory?
A: As you can see in ZWSOFT public statement, it said “May” instead of “Must”, Customers can make their own decisions whether to change to ZWCAD Classic according to their needs, it is just an option not a must.
Q: What is ZWSOFT subsequent product plan?
A: ZWSOFT has already released ZWCAD Classic, a reliable and proven CAD product. ZWSOFT is also developing ZWCAD 2017, which will come out in the spring of 2016. At that time, ZWSOFT and its partners will release some rewarding programs to thank the continuous support from old customers.
Q: How ZWSOFT can guarantee that its future products are free from intellectual property risks?
A: After the lawsuit, ZWSOFT gained a more accurate understanding to CAD related international intellectual property system. ZWSOFT will take effective measures to strengthen internal management and establish a third party monitoring mechanism to ensure that future product s are free from intellectual property risks.
FAQ
1. Q: Can I continue to use my copy of ZWCAD+?
A: Yes, if you purchased and activated the product before October 15, 2015.
2. Q: As it mentioned in the public statement, customers who purchased ZWCAD+ may contact ZWSOFT to change to ZWCAD Classic. Is this optional or compulsory?
A: As you can see in ZWSOFT public statement, it said “May” instead of “Must”, Customers can make their own decisions whether to change to ZWCAD Classic according to their needs, it is just an option not a must.
3. Q: What is ZWSOFT subsequent product plan?
A: ZWSOFT has already released ZWCAD Classic, a reliable and proven CAD product. ZWSOFT is also developing ZWCAD 2017, which will come out in the spring of 2016. At that time, ZWSOFT and its partners will release some rewarding programs to thank the continuous support from old customers.
4. Q: How ZWSOFT can guarantee that its future products are free from intellectual property risks?
A: After the lawsuit, ZWSOFT gained a more accurate understanding to CAD related international intellectual property system. ZWSOFT will take effective measures to strengthen internal management and establish a third party monitoring mechanism to ensure that future product s are free from intellectual property risks.
- See more at: http://www.zwsoft.com/zwcad/press-release/20151118/A%20letter_to_ZWCAD_customers%20.html#sthash.YBlmSIhn.dpufFAQ
1. Q: Can I continue to use my copy of ZWCAD+?
A: Yes, if you purchased and activated the product before October 15, 2015.
2. Q: As it mentioned in the public statement, customers who purchased ZWCAD+ may contact ZWSOFT to change to ZWCAD Classic. Is this optional or compulsory?
A: As you can see in ZWSOFT public statement, it said “May” instead of “Must”, Customers can make their own decisions whether to change to ZWCAD Classic according to their needs, it is just an option not a must.
3. Q: What is ZWSOFT subsequent product plan?
A: ZWSOFT has already released ZWCAD Classic, a reliable and proven CAD product. ZWSOFT is also developing ZWCAD 2017, which will come out in the spring of 2016. At that time, ZWSOFT and its partners will release some rewarding programs to thank the continuous support from old customers.
4. Q: How ZWSOFT can guarantee that its future products are free from intellectual property risks?
A: After the lawsuit, ZWSOFT gained a more accurate understanding to CAD related international intellectual property system. ZWSOFT will take effective measures to strengthen internal management and establish a third party monitoring mechanism to ensure that future product s are free from intellectual property risks.
- See more at: http://www.zwsoft.com/zwcad/press-release/20151118/A%20letter_to_ZWCAD_customers%20.html#sthash.YBlmSIhn.dpuf
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