Abstract: A system and method for transferring digital goods facilitates bulk upload of file images to a central repository. The software gets a File ID and a path to each file image to be uploaded from a list, typically an XML file, of input attributes. After successful verification, the file image is uploaded to the central repository and linked with a corresponding metadata object. Each metadata object contains attributes that describe the corresponding file image. Although file attributes may be defined when the metadata object is created, the software determines file image attributes as the file image is being uploaded and records them in the metadata object. File images are either uploaded from a server, typically an FTP server, having been placed there by the goods vendor; or the file images can be uploaded directly from a computer operated by the vendor.

Abstract: A method and system for subscription-based, entitlement-driven license key generation and distribution for digital goods allows digital goods vendors to manage rights of customers having maintenance contracts or subscriptions. Rights management includes the ability of the vendor to specify upgraded license rules and automatically update entitlements for all customers having current contracts and/or subscriptions, as specified by the upgraded license rules. Upgrades and accompanying license keys are proactively offered to customers without requiring additional sales transactions.

Abstract: Method and apparatus supporting export control of restricted digital goods. In one implementation a request is received from a user to download a license key, where the license key applies to one or more digital goods. Information about the user is also received. Which of the one or more digital goods is subject to a most restrictive set of export controls is identified. An export control check is performed based on the identified digital good and the information related to the user. If the export control check is passed, then access to the license key is granted to the user. Otherwise, if the export check is failed, access to the license key to the user is denied.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for distribution of digital licenses and software via license tokens allows an end user access to software licenses or products by providing a licensing token, allowing a unique code or token to substitute for authentication. A distributor distributes software and licenses for software manufacturers. The software manufacturer supplies the service with the relevant information that defines the license token indicating which licenses and which products the token entitles a user to access. The distributor processes this token definition and makes the relevant product and license available when the user supplies the license token. A method of anonymous token-based licensing allows the end user to obtain a product license file without providing any information other than the token. A method of registered token-based licensing requires that the end user create a user profile, in addition to providing the token.

Abstract: A system and method for transferring digital goods facilitates bulk upload of file images to a central repository. The software gets a File ID and a path to each file image to be uploaded from a list, typically an XML file, of input attributes. After successful verification, the file image is uploaded to the central repository and linked with a corresponding metadata object. Each metadata object contains attributes that describe the corresponding file image. Although file attributes may be defined when the metadata object is created, the software determines file image attributes as the file image is being uploaded and records them in the metadata object. File images are either uploaded from a server, typically an FTP server, having been placed there by the goods vendor; or the file images can be uploaded directly from a computer operated by the vendor.