Microsoft Corporation and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd have this week confirmed that they have entered into a “broad patent cross-licensing agreement” which will result in South Korea-based Samsung obtaining access to Microsoft’s patent to be implemented throughout a range of Samsung’s existing and future product lines. Similarly, American software giant Microsoft will be granted access to Samsung’s considerable portfolio of digital media and computer-related patents, also for addition to future Microsoft products.Samsung, which already holds the status of the largest publisher of U.S. patents during 2006, and is also the proud owner of one of the most substantial known U.S. patent lists, will be profiting from the two-way deal thanks to the introduction of Microsoft patents in products equipped with proprietary software such as set-top boxes, digital media players, camcorders, televisions, printers, and various other home devices. Samsung will also benefit by obtaining coverage from Microsoft for its customers’ use of selected Linux-based products.
Source: tech.monstersandcritics.com
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