Microsoft, a member of the Business Software Alliance (BSA), the international association established by the software industry to promote a safe and legal digital world, had earlier asked for assistance from Omani authorities in taking necessary punitive actions against the offending party.
Legal proceedings to appeal the initial verdict were initiated on March 02, 2008, after the case was brought before an Omani court on January 27, 2008.
The judge handed down the final verdict on April 13, 2008, ordering the appellant to pay the fine, compensate for the attorney fees and to serve six months in prison.
The court's decision highlighted Microsoft's successful partnership with the BSA and various other Gulf governments in proactively fighting regional software piracy.
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