Reselling Used Apps?

In a recent decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held that the resale of used software generally cannot be excluded in licence terms. The judgment, which aimed at the resale of used business software, may also affect the app market.

Smartphone and tablet users are used to all these little helpers easing their lives. Whether used to update the family photo album, to escape "real life" by playing some fun computer games or to read and revise documents for work, apps have become an integral part of our "smart" world.

What if a user does not want to use an app anymore?

Once purchased, apps usually cannot be returned for a refund. However, one could consider selling it to someone who would be happy to use it for a reduced price. Given the usually low purchase prices of apps, this might not be a realistic scenario.