Microsoft flees Germany to avoid patent dispute
Microsoft is moving its European software distribution to the Netherlands from Germany after being caught up in patent disputes with mobile phone and tablet maker Motorola Mobility Inc.
Apple suffers hit in Germany in patent war with Motorola
Apple has suffered a setback in Germany in its worldwide legal war with the makers of Android phones, with US manufacturer Motorola winning a court finding that Apple had breached one of its patents.
Microsoft wants to charge Samsung licensing fees for Android handsets
Microsoft is looking to charge Samsung $15 (R101.20) per device sold running the Android OS
The absurdity of patent infringement lawsuits
What’s the new favourite sport of Silicon Valley billionaires? No, it’s not Segway polo (although that is still popular), it’s patent infringement lawsuits.