Microsoft signs patent agreement with LG

News Wireless Global 13 JAN 2012
Microsoft signs patent agreement with LG
Microsoft and LG Electronics have signed a patent agreement that provides coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for LG's tablets, mobile phones and other consumer devices running the Android or Chrome OS Platform. The contents of the agreement have not been disclosed. The agreement with LG expands upon a pre-existing agreement.

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