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Microsoft holds patents of certain technologies that are used in Android such as methods for rendering multiple windows in a web browser. Similar to many other Android device manufacturers, Samsung voluntarily entered into this contract with Microsoft to cross-license IP. Microsoft states that this patent deal has been extremely beneficial for both parties. As per this deal, Samsung had to pay Microsoft an undisclosed amount for each Android phone and tablet that it sells. Analysts estimated last year that Microsoft collects around $2 billion annually from patent fees on Android devices.
David Howard, Corporate Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, has further explained in a blog post that Samsung is using Nokia's acquisition by Microsoft as an excuse to dodge this contract. With this complaint, Microsoft is asking a judge to clarify that Nokia's acquisition doesn't disprove its licensing agreement with Samsung.
Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S21 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.
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