Microsoft IP Licensing Virtual Presskit

In 2003, Microsoft announced it was "open for business" for licensing its intellectual property to other companies. Since then the company has built a solid, recognized record in this area, with 500 agreements and counting to date, prompting CNET's Ina Fried recently to ask, 'Who doesn’t have an agreement with Microsoft?'.

Microsoft has compiled an impressive list of collaborators in this area that includes Motorola, Nokia, Novell, and yes, even Apple.; today, Microsoft announced a patent cross-licensing (PCL) agreement with another industry leader, Pioneer Corp., focusing on auto navigation and television-related technologies.

Featured News

• SmarterTools and Microsoft Patent Licensing Agreement Extends Exchange ActiveSync Reach to 15 Million SmarterMail Users - Sept. 23, 2009
• Microsoft IP Ventures Launches Ireland’s Latest Tech Startup: InishTech – June 9, 2009

Inside the IP Licensing Presskit

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