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Microsoft signs patent licensing deal with Rakuten covering Android and Linux devices
By John Callaham - Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016 at 4:23 pm EST

"Microsoft has entered yet another patent license agreement with a third-party company. This time, it's with Japan-based Rakuten, and it will cover both company consumer electronic products, including any Linux and Android-based devices."

http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-signs-patent-licensing-deal-rakuten-covering-android-and-linux-devices [windowscentral.com]
https://archive.is/2VwbO [archive.is]

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Microsoft and Rakuten sign patent licensing agreement

"REDMOND, Wash., and TOKYO - March 9, 2016 - Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC and Rakuten Inc. on Wednesday signed a worldwide patent cross-licensing agreement covering each company's respective consumer electronics products, including Linux and Android-based devices."

Hahahahaha: "The terms of the agreement are confidential."

http://news.microsoft.com/2016/03/09/microsoft-and-rakuten-sign-patent-licensing-agreement/ [microsoft.com]
https://archive.is/bnylI [archive.is]

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