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| | PCWorld.com - Legal Questions Dog Microsoft Acquisition |
 | | Sunbelt and Giant have had a close business relationship since 2002, with Sunbelt licensing and selling technology developed by Giant, according to Eckelberry. |
 | | While Eckelberry says Sunbelt has no right to share in future profits from Giant sales, the company still expects to benefit from the acquisition through co-ownership of Giant AntiSpyware definitions, which can be used in Sunbelt products. |
 | | Microsoft was probably aware of Giant's obligations to Sunbelt, but "didn't care," or were impressed enough with the Giant technology to overlook the contractual complications, Eckelberry says. |
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