APPARATUS AND METHOD OF LAYERED LICENSING

摘要

A methodology and apparatus for layered licensing is described. A licensable item is detected on a device. A legacy license associated with the licensable item is accessed, wherein the legacy license corresponds to a legacy licensing policy. A layered license associated with the licensable item is accessed, wherein the layered license corresponds to a layered licensing policy. The legacy licensing policy and the layered licensing policy are integrated into an integrated license, and the integrated license is enforced.