REDMOND, Wash., April 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft
Corp. announced on Monday a patent licensing agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of communication
solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. The
license provides worldwide coverage under Microsoft's patent
portfolio for Motorola Solutions' devices running the Android™
platform and Chrome OS™ operating system.
"Microsoft and Motorola Solutions share a respect for
intellectual property and a commitment to fair and reasonable
patent licensing programs," said Nick
Psyhogeos, general manager, associate general counsel, IP
licensing of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Group at
Microsoft. "Microsoft prefers licensing to litigation, since
licensing is a more effective way to share technology and
accelerate the pace of innovation."
"Our Motorola Solutions communications technology works best for
everyone when it is backed with robust intellectual property and
patents," said Joe White, vice
president of Enterprise Mobile Computing, Motorola Solutions. "We
are pleased to have agreed upon a solution that allows our
customers to purchase Android products from Motorola Solutions with
confidence."
Microsoft's commitment to licensing IP
The patent agreement is another example of the important role
intellectual property (IP) plays in ensuring a healthy and vibrant
technology ecosystem. Since Microsoft launched its IP licensing
program in December 2003, the company
has entered into more than 1,100 licensing agreements and continues
to develop programs that open Microsoft's IP portfolio for
customers, partners and competitors. The program was developed to
provide access to Microsoft's significant R&D investments and
its growing, broad patent and IP portfolio. Microsoft's specific
patent licensing program for Android device-makers has resulted in
signed license agreements with numerous companies, including
Samsung, ZTE, LG, HTC, Acer and Barnes & Noble.
More information about Microsoft's licensing programs is
available at http://www.microsoft.com/iplicensing.
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical
communication solutions and services for enterprise and government
customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications
technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be
their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on
the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "MSI." To learn more,
visit www.motorolasolutions.com. MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS, and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under
license. Android and Chrome OS are trademarks of Google, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All
rights reserved.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide
leader in software, services and solutions that help people and
businesses realize their full potential.
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