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Microsoft Corp.
MSFT announced on
Monday a patent licensing agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
MSI, a leading
provider of communication solutions and services for enterprise and government
customers. The license provides worldwide coverage under Microsoft's patent
portfolio for Motorola Solutions' devices running the Android™ ^ platform and
Chrome OS™ ^ operating system.
Microsoft company logo.
"Microsoft and Motorola Solutions share a respect for intellectual property
and a commitment to fair and reasonable patent licensing programs," said Nick
Psyhogeos, general manager, associate general counsel, IP licensing of the
Innovation and Intellectual Property Group at Microsoft. "Microsoft prefers
licensing to litigation, since licensing is a more effective way to share
technology and accelerate the pace of innovation."
"Our Motorola Solutions communications technology works best for everyone when
it is backed with robust intellectual property and patents," said Joe White,
vice president of Enterprise Mobile Computing, Motorola Solutions. "We are
pleased to have agreed upon a solution that allows our customers to purchase
Android products from Motorola Solutions with confidence."
Microsoft's commitment to licensing IP
The patent agreement is another example of the important role intellectual
property (IP) plays in ensuring a healthy and vibrant technology ecosystem.
Since Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the
company has entered into more than 1,100 licensing agreements and continues to
develop programs that open Microsoft's IP portfolio for customers, partners
and competitors. The program was developed to provide access to Microsoft's
significant R&D investments and its growing, broad patent and IP portfolio.
Microsoft's specific patent licensing program for Android device-makers has
resulted in signed license agreements with numerous companies, including
Samsung, ZTE, LG, HTC, Acer and Barnes & Noble.
More information about Microsoft's licensing programs is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/iplicensing.
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication
solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Through
leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader
that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter.
Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker
"MSI." To learn more, visit www.motorolasolutions.com. MOTOROLA, MOTO,
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license.
Android and Chrome OS are trademarks of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their
full potential.
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