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Microsoft (MSFT) strikes a patent cross-licensing deal with Amdocs (DOX) that results in...

  • Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 12:48 PM ET
    Microsoft (MSFT) strikes a patent cross-licensing deal with Amdocs (DOX) that results in payments being sent Microsoft's way. Interestingly, the deal partly covers Amdocs' use of Linux servers in its data servers - if merely using the open-source OS is deemed to violate Microsoft's IP, there's no shortage of companies Microsoft could target. Like others, Microsoft is now trying harder to monetize its IP. Its lucrative Android licensing deals serve as proof.
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    well it's lucky they make money on android because it's unlikely they'll ever make money on windows phone
    24 Jul 2012, 01:30 PM Reply Like
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    And what did u have to post that?? Microsoft is gonna boom when WP8 comes out and then will be making money off two Mobile Operating Systems & Vendors..
    26 Jul 2012, 08:45 AM Reply Like
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    I hope that MSFT continue doing his best
    24 Jul 2012, 02:50 PM Reply Like
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