Technology firm's plug-in and app patent claims invalid, US court rules

Technology A US technology company that claimed major internet companies owed it hundreds of millions of dollars for infringing its patents rights has had its cases against the companies cancelled after a US court ruled its patents are invalid. 10 Feb 2012

Microsoft states commitment to FRAND licensing of standard essential patents

Technology Microsoft has promised to always licence standard essential patents to rivals on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms. 10 Feb 2012

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