The European Court of Justice has been asked to decide whether the trading of “used” software licenses is legal. Oracle launched the case after usedSoft offered “pre-used” Oracle software licenses online in October 2005. Oracle says its license agreements with its customers contain provisions to the effect that the software can’t be used by a third party. The European court will consider how directive 2009/24/EC on the legal protection of computer programs should be applied in this case. This will also set a precedent for trading of used software licenses throughout the European Union.”]