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| Microsoft, Epson Announce a Cross-License of Patent Holdings Microsoft and Epson pronounce a cross-licensing agreement that allows increased mutual access to each company's respective patent portfolios. The agreement will enable each company to broaden its product offerings and deliver more comprehensive. Terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. The expansion of the long-standing relationship between Epson and Microsoft will promote the exchange and implementation of patented technologies in many consumer and business electronics product areas. Epson is very active in filing and securing patents, and has maintained an outstanding position in the global patent rankings, particularly in Japan, where it was ranked third in published patents in 2005. Microsoft has established a solid record of collaborating with other technology innovators and has entered into cross-licensing agreements with leading technology companies that include Cisco Systems, NEC, Nortel Networks, Siemens, SAP and Toshiba. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Computing News :: home page |