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Do not look for Nokia to return to the smartphone business in 2016, says current CEO By Daniel Rubino published 14 November 14
Nokia and HTC settle all litigation, sign massive patent and technology deal By Sam Sabri published 7 February 14
Microsoft finally receives a design patent for Windows 8 Start Screen By Michael Archambault published 30 January 14
German court shuts down one of Nokia's patent suits against HTC By Rich Edmonds published 13 January 14
Microsoft patents "Touch-Aware Skin" - wants to make tablets aware of how you hold them By Michael Archambault published 21 November 13
Samsung extends patent agreement with Nokia for a further 5 years By Rich Edmonds published 4 November 13
Nokia receives preliminary ITC ruling against HTC, may lead to a US import ban By George Ponder published 23 September 13
With the Nokia deal, Microsoft become a juggernaut in patents for smart devices By Daniel Rubino last updated 3 September 13
Court denies Google appeal against Microsoft's German injunction over multi-part text message interface By Rich Edmonds published 25 April 13
