So you got the Autodesk Audit “love letter” from a law firm demanding that you submit to a “voluntary” software licensing audit (now, at times they are saying it is NOT VOLUNTARY, but rather a CONTRACTUAL AUDIT). The 2 for 1 pricing discount will be in effect until 2028, with 5% increases every other year, but can only be obtained at your first renewal. Note from Autodesk: Autodesk is switching multi-user subscriptions (network deployments) to “named user” subscriptions (single user standalone). During this transition, you can receive 2 standalone subscriptions at the same price for each network subscription. This becomes available on the 1st subscription renewal, whenever that occurs, on or after August 7, 2020. You can continue to renew the multi-user subscription for one more year, but in that case you will miss the opportunity to receive the 2 for 1 subscription offer upon next renewal, you will be transitioned to a single user license at a 1:1 ratio. We have helped several hundred companies, both large and small, deal with aggressive software auditors. Take note that they have very experienced copyright lawyers on their team, and you should seriously consider hiring an IP & Technology law firm to help you. You could received either a letter (internally) from Autodesk demanding SCAN WIN audit, or a letter from Autodesk legal cousel (Donahue Fitzgerald). Our firm deals with many different software companies including Solidworks, Vero, and the Business Software Alliance ('BSA') which handles many Microsoft audits (but also may represent Autodesk as a member of the BSA).įrom what we have noted, the BSA has been taking more of a hands-off approach during this pandemic - to their credit - but Autodesk is maintaining a very aggressive legal stance.

They may demand that you submit to this audit per the terms of your EULA. If you receive a letter demanding a ScanWin audit, I would be very careful and first seek legal counsel. Now is a good time to check on your corporate licensing position. They are seeking STIFF penalties even against good paying clients. January 2021 update: Autodesk is continuing its auditing push despite the pandemic that is crippling many small businesses including architects, engineers and designers. Bonus Materials: Vondran Legal Hour Podcast revealing Autodesk Audit Tips!

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