No obligation to buy these licensees 

no need to bow down to pressure tactics 

if legal notice issued reply to notice 

Dear Client,

You have no legal obligation to purchase additional licenses simply because you used trial versions, and the pressure tactics being used against you strongly suggest aggressive marketing or even a scam; your best approach is not to make any payment or commitment unless you receive an official notice directly from Corel’s legal department, and in the meantime you should insist on written communication only, verify the caller’s credentials with Corel’s official customer support, keep all records of the emails and calls, and if the harassment continues you can escalate by filing a cyber complaint or police complaint for fraudulent or threatening conduct.

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No software company can force you to retroactively purchase licenses just because you tested trials on more than one device/installation.

The fact that the call/email came right after you contacted an official distributor strongly suggests she may be monitoring such leads and acting as a "compliance agent" often outsourced collection-style companies work like this.

If you are currently using unlicensed CorelDRAW commercially, you should buy an official license to regularize your usage (but only one license per actual user, not retroactive penalties).

If you are not using CorelDRAW beyond the trials, you are under no legal obligation to purchase anything.

You do not have to respond to salespeople making threats.

You need to reply to any notice received by you or false proceedings filed against you. There are many frauds 

• Ignore sales pressure.
• Officially verify with Corel (via their website/contact page).
• If harassment continues, you can send a simple reply denying liability and, if needed, lodge a police complaint about harassment/scam.

You have no legal obligation to buy the licenses or respond to unsolicited demands without official proof. This appears to be a scam or aggressive sales tactic. Verify license status only through the official Corel website or authorized distributors. Do not share personal or payment details. Ignore suspicious calls/emails and consult an IP lawyer if you receive an actual legal notice.

You are not legally obligated to buy additional CorelDRAW licenses or respond to pressure from unsolicited emails or calls like the ones you received from “Anita Koli.” Multiple reports and forums confirm this kind of outreach is a common scare tactic used by third parties—sometimes even with seemingly official contact details or emails—to pressure users into unnecessary license purchases or extract payment.

Here’s what you should do to protect yourself:

• Do not engage further with the individual, and do not make any payment based on threats or pressure alone.

• If you genuinely have an official CorelDRAW license, or have only used trial versions, you are not in violation and cannot be forced to purchase more licenses retroactively for expired trials.

• Official software vendors will send you notices only for actual violations of license terms. If you ever need to clarify your license status, contact Corel through their official website or a verified local distributor, not through emails or phone numbers provided by unsolicited callers.

• Maintain records of all your correspondence and, if the harassment continues, consider reporting it as cyber fraud via the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or your local cybercrime police station.

• If an actual legal notice arrives (by registered post or from a credible law firm), consult a lawyer to verify its authenticity and respond appropriately.

If you have any doubt about your licensing status, always verify directly with Corel’s official customer support. Otherwise, such messages from “Anita Koli” and similar senders can safely be treated as scam or harassment, and ignored.

if any legal notice is issued then  engage lawyer to reply to legal notice 

it varies depending upon lawyer engaged by you 

The reply acknowledging your own mail by them itself is in a threatening and intimidating tone which do not require any attention. You can be clear and firm  in your decision.

If you are worried about this development then you can send a reply noice to them through another lawyer and then you can challenge them in court of law if they still proceed.

The lawyer fee for sending a legal notice through a lawyer will depend on the lawyer, because there is no standard or fixed fees for this, you can enquire about this from the lawyer you propose to engage.

The cost of a legal response or reply to a cease-and-desist or legal notice regarding software licensing like the CorelDRAW matter you described can vary based on the lawyer's experience, location, and complexity of the issue.

In India, for a decent legal notice reply prepared by an experienced advocate addressing issues such as contesting alleged license violations and threatening further legal action, fees typically range from approximately INR 10,000 TO 25,000/-. Factors influencing cost include:

• Amount of background research and review of documents required

• Drafting and customization of the legal response to firmly contest allegations

• Follow-up communication and negotiation with the opposing party or their counsel

• Complexity related to intellectual property and licensing laws

For straightforward responses where the facts are clear and there is no dispute of genuine license ownership, fees tend to be on the lower end. If litigation risk is higher, or multiple interactions are required, costs rise accordingly.

It is advisable to seek quotations from a few qualified advocates or law firms with expertise in intellectual property and software licensing to get competitive rates. Some lawyers may also offer fixed-fee packages for drafting legal notices or replies depending on case specifics.

If the issue escalates to actual litigation or requires detailed legal opinions, fees will further increase. But for a single well-drafted legal reply to assert that you have legitimate license rights and reject alleged threats of legal action, the above estimate is typical [general knowledge].You are not legally obligated to buy extra CorelDRAW licenses or respond to pressure tactics by unsolicited callers like Anita Koli. Such calls often are scams or scare tactics used to coerce purchases unnecessarily. If you have genuine licenses or only used trial versions, there is no violation or retroactive liability. Official vendors send notices only for actual breaches. Verify license status directly via Corel’s official website or authorized dealers, and do not engage or pay based on unsolicited demands. Keep records of all correspondence; if harassment continues, report to the Ministry of Electronics and IT’s Cyber Crime Portal. If a legitimate legal notice arrives, consult an attorney to verify authenticity and respond properly. Approximate cost for a professional lawyer to draft a reply legal notice contesting baseless claims typically ranges from INR 5,000 to 25,000 depending on complexity and advocate experience.

In your case, since the issue seems more of sales pressure / harassment than a serious infringement case, a straightforward denial notice by a mid-level advocate (₹5,000–₹10,000 range) is usually sufficient.

It varies from case to case and lawyer to lawyer. It may vary from 10k to 25 k

Depends on the standing and experience of the lawyer drafting and sending the reply.