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Microsoft fires latest salvo in patent war with $1 billion purchase from AOL

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

AOL announced Monday that it is selling more than 800 patents to Microsoft for $1 billion, marking the latest salvo in the tech industry’s all-out war over who controls the most lucrative ideas powering the Internet and smartphones. Read full article > >

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Microsoft fires latest salvo in patent war with $1 billion purchase from AOL

AOL sells patents to Microsoft in $1.1 billion deal

Monday, April 9th, 2012

America Online announced Monday that it has sealed a $1.1 billion deal with Microsoft for more than 800 patents. According to a news release announcing the deal, the companies entered into a non-exclusive license for the patents, following an auction. Read full article > >

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