Last month, Autodesk took legal action by requesting a preliminary injunction against the developers of ZWCAD+ software in the Netherlands. We believe that ZWCAD+ was created using unauthorized access to our code—specifically, AutoCAD 2008 code. For over three decades, AutoCAD has been the go-to tool for millions of architects, designers, engineers, and creative professionals who shape the world around us. Protecting our intellectual property is not just a legal matter—it’s a commitment to our customers and to innovation itself.
In response to recent misleading statements made by ZWCAD affiliates regarding the lawsuit, we want to clarify the facts and provide an accurate update on the situation.
On April 7, the court issued its decision. ZWCAD Design has referred to it as a “landslide win,†but that’s far from the truth. This was just a preliminary hearing, and there are more steps ahead in this complex legal process. Although the court did not grant the preliminary injunction, it did order the submission of ZWCAD+ source code, build scripts, third-party binaries, and libraries. This move opens the door for a detailed, code-level review of both ZWCAD+ and AutoCAD in future proceedings.
The court specifically noted: “The fact that many functions of AutoCAD 2008 that do not logically contribute to the user experience or can be classified as errors also appear in ZWCAD+ offers, in our provisional opinion, sufficient grounds to support the claimed relief, regardless of the defendants’ explanations for these similarities.â€
We see this as a positive development and are confident that the upcoming review will further validate our position. We remain committed to protecting our innovations and ensuring fair competition in the industry.
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