The Microsoft Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing Group was created to help jumpstart the efforts of software partners, hardware partners, startups and entrepreneurs.

Whether you need essential software building blocks or entirely new technologies, Microsoft can help you create your next big thing.

• Technology licensing programs for component technologies, research, protocols, and file formats
• An IP Ventures program, which spins out a wide range of technologies to entrepreneurs and startups
• www.microsoft.com/iplicensing