A comprehensive software copy protection and digital rights management platform

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In this article, a complete system for applying Copy Protection and Licensing to software and digital contents is proposed adding a hardware layer using Dongle or Machine-ID with Internet Activation and DRM servers. Licensing system is described using XrML standard. The license file is designed to be signed, secured, and linked to the hardware. The licensing system provides a comprehensive Rights and Conditions for controlling DRM and Software distribution.