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Intellectual Property

Feb. 24, 2012

Microsoft joins Apple in attacking Google’s patent licensing policy

Microsoft Corp. joined Apple Inc. in filing a complaint with the European Commission accusing Google Inc. and Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. of abusing so-called "standard essential patents" by demanding unreasonable royalties.


By Craig Anderson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Microsoft Corp. joined Apple Inc. on Wednesday in filing a complaint with the European Commission accusing Google Inc. and Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. of abusing so-called "standard essential patents" by demanding unreasonable royalties.


The complaint is part of a growing battle over the use of standard essential patents by Motorola to fight back against Apple's and Microsoft'...

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