Microsoft Now Collects Royalties From Over Half of All Android Devices

Become a fan of Slashdot on Facebook

×

Microsoft Now Collects Royalties From Over Half of All Android Devices 241

Posted by Unknown Lamer on Monday October 24, 2011 @08:48AM from the where-can-i-get-me-some-patents dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft has inked a deal with Compal Electronics, which pumps out gadgets that run Android and Chrome OS, for an undisclosed sum." Microsoft has an explanatory weblog post; with this deal over half of all Android devices are licensing patents from Microsoft. Notably refusing to cooperate and instead opting for the court battle route are Motorola and Barnes and Noble.

This discussion has been archived. No new comments can be posted.

Microsoft Now Collects Royalties From Over Half of All Android Devices

Search 241 Comments Log In/Create an Account

Comments Filter:

There may be more comments in this discussion. Without JavaScript enabled, you might want to turn on Classic Discussion System in your preferences instead.

Microsoft Now Collects Royalties From Over Half of All Android Devices 241

Microsoft Now Collects Royalties From Over Half of All Android Devices More Login

Microsoft Now Collects Royalties From Over Half of All Android Devices

Related Links Top of the: day, week, month.

Slashdot Top Deals

Slashdot