Software piracy is a serious legal offense with potentially severe financial penalties. The copyright holder, Pitney Bowes, invests heavily in its development and is legally entitled to compensation for its use. Real-world examples, such as the U.S. Navy being sued for over $596 million for copyright infringement, demonstrate that even large organizations are not immune to legal action. Although the Navy eventually paid a reduced sum of over $150,000, the case highlights that the cost of a license is almost always dwarfed by the potential costs of legal damages and associated legal fees.