Microsoft IP Licensing Virtual Presskit: Policy

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.

Feature Stories

• 10,000 "Eureka Moments," and Counting - Feb. 10, 2009
• Survey: Microsoft Holds Top Patent Portfolio for 2008 - Jan. 2, 2009
• Q&A: Microsoft Unveils New Policy on Intellectual Property - Dec. 3, 2003

News Archive

• Microsoft Comments on the Patent Reform Act of 2009 - April 2, 2009
• Microsoft and TomTom Settle Patent Infringement Cases - March 30, 2009
• Microsoft v. TomTom: Patent Infringement Action - Feb. 25, 2009
• Primax and Microsoft Settle Patent Infringement Case - Dec. 17, 2008
• Microsoft v. Primax: Patent Infringement Action with the ITC - July 30, 2008