2011-08-14

War of the patents

Okay the story started with Google complaining how Microsoft, Oracle and Apple are being hostile, by forming a consortium and jointly purchasing the Nortel's patents. Google claims they are charging a hefty fee to their brainchild and free, open-source Android OS.

Goes without saying, Microsoft made an awesome comeback by saying they had invited Google to be part of their consortium to begin with.

On the other hand, Microsoft and Apple fans seem to be upset by this, and are retaliating, by saying Google has always been an unfair player and has been misusing their dominance in the search market.

Update 15-Aug:
Google has purchased Motorola Mobillity, at a 63% premium and that too in cash, and just for one reason - to improve their patent portfolio.



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