Can I upgrade my iMac (10.6.8) with the prepackaged Lion on my new Mac Book Air?

In August I bought a new Mac Book Air prepackaged with Lion OSX.
At home I have an iMac running Snow Leopard 10.6.8.
Since I purchased a copy of Lion prepackaged with the Mac Book Air, is there some way I can use my Mac Book Air copy of Lion to upgrade my iMac?
Or do I need to purchase a copy of Lion specially for the iMac?
I live in Japan, so it's hard to get clear English advice sometimes!
Thanks

You need to buy a copy for your iMac. The version that comes with your MBA cannot be transferred.
Regards.
Colin R.

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