The Windows 10 free license roller coaster which Microsoft started over the weekend has seemingly come to an end with Redmond ‘almost’ clarifying the eligibility criterion for obtaining a free license of…
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Microsoft mulls Windows 10 licensing fee hike for high-end notebooks: Report
Recent reports suggest Microsoft is currently in talks with various notebook brand vendors about a possible hike in Windows 10 licensing fees. According to a report on Digitimes, citing unknown “sources from…
Ericsson sues Apple in Germany, Britain and Netherlands over technology license payment issue
Mobile telecom equipment maker Ericsson has filed lawsuits against Apple in Germany, Britain and the Netherlands over technology license payments. The Swedish tech giant in a statement said its offer that called…
Microsoft: Windows goes free for smartphones, tablets
Microsoft to offer Windows for free to smartphones and tablets vendors who manufacture devices with 9-inch or smaller screens, Microsoft executive VP Terry Myerson announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the Build conference,…
Google, Cisco sign new patent deal covering broad range of products and technologies
Two of the tech biggies, Google and Cisco have entered into a long-term patent cross-licensing agreement to license each other’s intellectual property. The deal between the two will cover “a broad range…
Samsung, Google extend partnership with global patent licensing deal
Samsung and Google, have entered into a global patent cross-licensing agreement that will not only cover existing patents owned by the companies, but also patents to be filed in the next 10…
Nokia-Samsung patent deal extended for another 5 years
Nokia, on Monday, announced extension of existing patent licensing agreement by Samsung for another five years. The patent agreement between the two was set to expire by 2013 end. The extended deal,…