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Microsoft and Aluratek Inc. Sign Patent Agreement Covering Android and Chrome Based Devices


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Microsoft and Aluratek Inc. Sign Patent Agreement Covering Android and Chrome Based... -- REDMOND, Wash., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Microsoft and Aluratek Inc. Sign Patent Agreement Covering Android and Chrome Based Devices

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Agreement provides broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio.

REDMOND, Wash., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Aluratek, Inc. have signed a patent agreement that provides broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for Aluratek's eReaders and tablets running the Android or Chrome Platform.  Although the contents of the agreement have not been disclosed, the parties indicate that Microsoft will receive royalties from Aluratek under the agreement.

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"We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Aluratek," said Horacio Gutierrez, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, Intellectual Property Group at Microsoft.  "We are proud of the continued success of our licensing program in resolving IP issues surrounding Android and Chrome."

Microsoft's Commitment to Licensing Intellectual Property

The patent agreement is another example of the important role intellectual property plays in ensuring a healthy and vibrant IT 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 make it possible for customers, partners and competitors to access its IP portfolio. The program was developed to open access to Microsoft's significant R&D investments and its growing, broad patent and IP portfolio.

More information about Microsoft's licensing programs is available at [ http://www.microsoft.com/iplicensing/ ].

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: [ MSFT ]) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

SOURCE Microsoft Corp.



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