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To Whom It May Concern, We have become aware of your website where seller Keys at Cost appears to be utilizing the MICROSOFT trademark and/or the Microsoft logo in product listings without authorization, offering Microsoft products. We are BSA | The Software Alliance (“BSA”), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of our members, acting under signed Powers of Attorney. We represent Microsoft Inc. (“Microsoft”) and are authorized to enforce Microsoft's exclusive IPR, including the ‘Microsoft’ trademark registration. Microsoft, a multinational software corporation, provides software products and services across various industries such as architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, and entertainment. Headquartered in California, Microsoft operates globally through its official website: https://www.microsoft.com/. Microsoft holds trademark ownership of the MICROSOFT trademark in numerous jurisdictions worldwide, including but not limited to the following: Trademark: MICROSOFT Registration Number: 4080297 Trademark Classes: 41 and 42 Jurisdiction: United States Trademark: A MICROSOFT (logo) Registration Number: 5343791 Trademark Classes: 1, 7, 9, and 42 Jurisdiction: United States Trademark: MICROSOFT Registration Number: 004036687 Trademark Classes: 9, 41, 42 Jurisdiction: European Union Trademark: A MICROSOFT (logo) Registration Number: 012274056 Trademark Classes: 9, 41, 42 Jurisdiction: European Union Trademark: MICROSOFT Registration Number: 1112850 Trademark Classes: 9, 41, 42 Jurisdiction: WIPO (covering the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Russia, India) Infringing URLs include: https://www.keysatcost.co.za Please note that the unauthorized use of Microsoft's trademark and/or copyrighted materials constitutes infringement of Microsoft's IPR. These are reserved for use by Microsoft and its authorized affiliates; any unpermitted use may constitute trademark infringement. We appreciate your cooperation and anticipate your prompt response. Should you have any inquiries, please contact us using the details provided below. Yours faithfully, BSA | The Software Alliance Tel: +1.202.872.5500 Fax: +1.202.872.5501 Website: https://www.bsa.org/