Microsoft Corp. MSFT and Hoeft &
Wessel AG have signed a patent licensing agreement that provides broad
coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for Hoeft & Wessel devices running
the Android platform. Hoeft & Wessel manufactures handheld devices and
terminals for the public transportation, logistics and retail industries in
Europe. While the contents of the agreement have not been disclosed, the
parties indicate that Microsoft will receive royalties from Hoeft & Wessel.
"This agreement with Hoeft & Wessel is another example of how industry leaders
address intellectual property," said Horacio Gutierrez, corporate vice
president and deputy general counsel of the Intellectual Property Group at
Microsoft. "We are proud of the continued success of our licensing program in
resolving IP issues surrounding the Android platform in a variety of
industries."
The Hoeft & Wessel Group is a leading IT and engineering technology Group for
ticketing, parking and mobile solutions in Germany and Great Britain.
Established in 1978 by the two entrepreneurs who gave the company its name and
listed on the stock market since 1998, the enterprise has developed into a
group of companies with sales revenues of approx. EUR 80 million. Its main
locations are Hannover (Germany), and Swindon (UK), to the west of London.
Microsoft's Commitment to Licensing Intellectual Property
The patent agreement is another example of the important role intellectual
property (IP) plays in ensuring a healthy and vibrant IT ecosystem. Since
Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the company has
entered into more than 1100 licensing agreements and continues to develop
programs that make it possible for customers, partners and competitors to
access its IP portfolio. The program was developed to open access to
Microsoft's significant R&D investments and its growing, broad patent and IP
portfolio.
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