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The Google & Microsoft lifestyle: a match made in hell By Michael Archambault last updated 20 November 18
Nokia to get initial $65M payout from RIM for patent use By Daniel Rubino last updated 20 November 18
Nokia patents another Windows Phone design, looks vaguely familiar By Rich Edmonds last updated 20 November 18
Analyst: Nokia likely to prevail over HTC in patent dispute over USB By Sam Sabri last updated 20 November 18
Samsung calls Microsoft a direct hardware competitor, refuses to pay royalties By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated 20 November 18
Microsoft patents transparent laptop display with the ability to project holograms By Michael Archambault last updated 20 November 18
InterDigital files patent complaint against Huawei, Nokia, Samsung and ZTE By Rich Edmonds last updated 20 November 18
