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Microsoft looking to make Skype business-friendly with new patent filing By Rich Edmonds last updated 20 November 18
Motorola injunction could block Microsoft products in Germany By Rich Edmonds last updated 20 November 18
Microsoft wants consumers to control the camera by voice, according to filed patent By Rich Edmonds last updated 20 November 18
Nokia granted patent for new Windows Phone design, matches leak from 2011 By Daniel Rubino last updated 20 November 18
Microsoft patents silencing a mobile phone by 'whacking it off' By Rich Edmonds last updated 20 November 18
Nokia looking to settle with ViewSonic in Android IP infringement case By Rich Edmonds last updated 20 November 18
Apple's patent battle against HTC causing OEMs to reconsider Windows Phone By Daniel Rubino last updated 20 November 18
Microsoft demands Samsung to pay $15 per Android device sold By Rich Edmonds last updated 20 November 18
