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Google complains about antitrust issues, pointing fingers at Microsoft and Nokia By Rich Edmonds published 1 June 12
Nokia files patent lawsuits against HTC, RIM and Viewsonic in the US and Germany By Rich Edmonds published 2 May 12
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble settle litigation, form massive new partnership By Daniel Rubino published 30 April 12
Nokia granted patent for new Windows Phone design, matches leak from 2011 By Daniel Rubino published 31 March 12
Nokia hands over 350 essential 2G, 3G, and 4G patents to IP bulldog By Simon Sage published 16 January 12
