M·CAM releases Patently Obvious® on Microsoft’s Android License

Date:  Thu, 2014-07-10

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA July 10, 2014- M·CAM released its Patently Obvious® on Microsoft’s Android License

Since 2010, Microsoft has licensed a patent portfolio to device makers who use Android, the open source platform in many mobile devices. Industry experts estimate that Microsoft is generating $1 to $2 billion annually from this licensing program and speculation has abounded as to which patents are included in this portfolio. In a surprise twist, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) disclosed two lists of patents that detail which Microsoft claims are implemented in Android.

M·CAM’s Patently Obvious® is a report providing visibility into potentially unconsidered alternatives, including art in the public domain, to patent holdings across a variety of technology areas.

M·CAM is a global, full-service intellectual property and rights (IP&R) and intangible asset financial services firm. We provide the technical and financial systems that allow public and private markets to use IP&R and IA for regulated transactions in banking, securities, insurance, and public innovation investment and technology procurement. From our pioneering work in creating the world’s first standards-based innovation collateralization financial products for banking and securities to our work in grassroots innovator enablement and patent quality assurance programs, M·CAM provides the mechanism to balance the interests of public and commercial sectors to support and build thriving economies.

The M·CAM Patently Obvious® Microsoft’s Android License can be found HERE.