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Microsoft Signs Smartphone Partnership Agreement with Samsung
[October 03, 2011]

Microsoft Signs Smartphone Partnership Agreement with Samsung


Oct 04, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Microsoft announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Samsung Electronics to cross-license the patent portfolios of both companies, providing broad coverage for each company's products.



Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft said it will receive royalties for Samsung's mobile phones and tablets running the Android mobile platform. In addition, the companies agreed to cooperate in the development and marketing of Windows Phone.

"Microsoft and Samsung see the opportunity for dramatic growth in Windows Phone, and we're investing to make that a reality," said Andy Lees, president, Windows Phone Division, Microsoft. "Microsoft believes in a model where all our partners can grow and profit based on our platform." "Through the cross-licensing of our respective patent portfolios, Samsung and Microsoft can continue to bring the latest innovations to the mobile industry," said Dr. Won-Pyo Hong, executive VP of global product strategy at Samsung's mobile communication division. "We are pleased to build upon our long history of working together to open a new chapter of collaboration beginning with our Windows Phone 'Mango' launch this fall." Microsoft is a provider of software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.


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