Microsoft’s Patent Portfolio Dwarfs Rivals’ IP

Microsoft’s Patent Portfolio Dwarfs Rivals’ IP

The company was granted 2,918 patents in the US in 2009

Imagination Revealed Its IP Cores Aimed at Internet-Based Electronics

Imagination Revealed Its IP Cores Aimed at Internet-Based Electronics

Special processors by Imagination will support consumer electronics with constant Internet access

  • Windows
  • By Marius Oiaga
  • September 9th, 2009
Open Source Group Acquires Microsoft Linux-Focused Patents

Open Source Group Acquires Microsoft Linux-Focused Patents

Open Invention Network says the move is designed to safeguard the Linux community

Vendor of Linux-Based Devices Plays to Microsoft's Tune

Vendor of Linux-Based Devices Plays to Microsoft's Tune

In the patent-licensing ballet

Microsoft Sued Over Windows Update Technology

Microsoft Sued Over Windows Update Technology

BackWeb alleges that the Redmond company is infringing on its IP

Microsoft Inks Broad Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement with Lexmark

Microsoft Inks Broad Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement with Lexmark

Covering printers and multifunction products, as well as software

New Microsoft Patent-Infringement Lawsuit Includes Linux

New Microsoft Patent-Infringement Lawsuit Includes Linux

But it is not the focal point, the company claims

Microsoft’s Patent Dowry Now 10,000 Items Strong

Microsoft’s Patent Dowry Now 10,000 Items Strong

With U.S. Patent No. 7,479,950

Microsoft Provides Anti-Piracy Educational Materials

Microsoft Provides Anti-Piracy Educational Materials

Via the Digital Citizenship and Creative Content curriculum

Microsoft Top Dog in 2008 for Patent Portfolios

Microsoft Top Dog in 2008 for Patent Portfolios

According to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) annual Patent Scorecard

Some Companies Are Happy with Their IPs in LittleBigPlanet

Some Companies Are Happy with Their IPs in LittleBigPlanet

Not every company complains

Microsoft Jumps in the Driver Seat with Pioneer

Microsoft Jumps in the Driver Seat with Pioneer

Via a patent cross-licensing agreement

IP Family Portrait: Microsoft and Nikon

IP Family Portrait: Microsoft and Nikon

The two companies have signed a cross-licensing patent agreement

  • Windows
  • By Marius Oiaga
  • August 19th, 2008
SP1 Resolves Vista RTM IP Address Loss Issues

SP1 Resolves Vista RTM IP Address Loss Issues

When the PC resumes from hibernation or sleep

 
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