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Microsoft smartwatch teased with recent patent filing, looks super sleek By Sam Sabri published 11 May 14
Inspired by Microsoft, Apple applies for a Surface-style keyboard patent By Michael Archambault published 27 March 14
Microsoft looking to make Skype business-friendly with new patent filing By Rich Edmonds published 11 March 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 looking to patent a modular, wearable smartwatch with multiple displays [Updated, Video] By Rich Edmonds published 17 October 13
