Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing limited access to data objects or files within an electronic software delivery and management system are described. A data object is transmitted to the system for storage in a library. Input of one or more restriction parameters is further requested for the stored data object. A user interface is displayed in a display window for facilitating input of the restriction parameters. At least one customer is selected, such as, for example, one or more users authorized to receive the stored data object. The stored data object is further designated as restricted data object for the selected users. Finally, the user restriction information is stored in appropriate tables within a database.

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 method and apparatus for providing limited access to data objects or files within an electronic software delivery and management system are described. A data object is transmitted to the system for storage in a library. Input of one or more restriction parameters is further requested for the stored data object. A user interface is displayed in a display window for facilitating input of the restriction parameters. At least one customer is selected, such as, for example, one or more users authorized to receive the stored data object. The stored data object is further designated as restricted data object for the selected users. Finally, the user restriction information is stored in appropriate tables within a database.