As Windows Phone struggles, Microsoft makes a killing
Microsoft might not be reaping the rewards from its Windows Phone platform just yet, but it's still making a killing from the smartphone market thanks to one thing, patents.As you probably already know, patents are hot property these days, you just need to look at the ongoing spat Apple is having with Samsung (and the rest of the industry) to realise their significance.And for those who have ownership of patents licensing them out can result in big money, almost $800 million (around £510 million) big in Microsoft's case.Samsung and HTC...
Published By: Tech Radar - Tuesday, 7 August, 2012
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