Nikon plus Microsoft signal patent deal over Android-based camera

Feb 22, 2013 at 18:16:29 GMT

Nikon has finalized a licensing deal with Microsoft to pay for the utilization of patented technologies inside its Android-based cameras. The deal is the newest example of Microsoft following machines of Android equipment, declaring patent infringement. Despite free access being among the founding tips of Google’s Android running program, Microsoft has been increasingly lucrative inside convincing producers of Android equipment which they require to strike licensing deals for a few of its technologies.

Embarrassingly, these businesses include Motorola – today owned by Google – which finalized a licensing deal whenever it appeared a courtroom was going to rule inside Microsoft’s favor.

Press Release

Agreement covers certain Nikon cameras running the Android platform.

REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 21, 2013 — Microsoft Corp. plus Nikon Corporation have finalized a patent licensing agreement which offers wide coverage below Microsoft’s patent portfolio for certain Nikon cameras running the Android platform. While the contents of the agreement are not disclosed, Microsoft can obtain royalties from Nikon.

“Microsoft plus Nikon have a lengthy history of collaboration, plus this agreement further demonstrates the worth which both firms put about responsible IP licensing,” mentioned David Kaefer, general manager of Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing at Microsoft. “Microsoft is proud to align with a leader inside the digital camera industry to license Android development for the advantage of Nikon’s visitors.”

Microsoft’s Commitment to Licensing Intellectual Property
The patent agreement is another illustration of the key character intellectual property (IP) plays inside guaranteeing a healthy plus vibrant IT ecosystem. Since Microsoft introduced its IP licensing system inside December 2003, the firm has entered into over 1,100 licensing agreements plus continues to develop programs which create it potential for visitors, couples plus competitors to access its IP portfolio. The system was developed to open access to Microsoft’s substantial R&D investments as well as its growing, wide patent plus IP portfolio. Microsoft’s particular patent licensing system for Android device machines has lead to finalized license agreements with many businesses including Samsung, LG, HTC, Acer plus Barnes & Noble.

More information on Microsoft’s licensing programs is accessible at http://www.microsoft.com/iplicensing.