New legal step in VMware–Siemens dispute
Summary
VMware has filed new court documents in its dispute with Siemens and wants the case to stay in the United States. The company argues that the matter centers on copyright infringement, while Siemens says the disagreement belongs in Germany and should be treated as a contract issue. The conflict started after Siemens provided an inventory of VMware software during support contract negotiations, and VMware claimed Siemens was using more products than it had licensed. Broadcom’s tighter policy on perpetual licenses and support for older VMware products sits in the background and is driving customer frustration. The case is still moving slowly, and VMware’s support deadline for version 8.0 in October 2027 is adding pressure for migration planning.