Compare the Microsoft Surface to the iPad: They are both thin slate devices with black bezels. Likewise, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is also a thin slate device with a black bezel. But Apple is only suing Samsung. It was revealed today in the Apple/Samsung court case that Microsoft is licensing several unnamed Apple design patents for the Surface. This deal reportedly stems from Microsoft and Apple's long-standing cross-licensing agreement. There are some caveats but it seems for the most part that Microsoft is safe from Apple's legal hounds -- and therefore the Surface has an edge on the tablet market.
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
The Microsoft Surface Is Safe From Apple?s Zealous Patent Lawyers
Compare the Microsoft Surface to the iPad: They are both thin slate devices with black bezels. Likewise, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is also a thin slate device with a black bezel. But Apple is only suing Samsung. It was revealed today in the Apple/Samsung court case that Microsoft is licensing several unnamed Apple design patents for the Surface. This deal reportedly stems from Microsoft and Apple's long-standing cross-licensing agreement. There are some caveats but it seems for the most part that Microsoft is safe from Apple's legal hounds -- and therefore the Surface has an edge on the tablet market.
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