| | By Examiner Staff @ Wednesday, March 18, 2009 5:54 AM
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| | Microsoft and Lexmark have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement that allows enhanced mutual access to each partner’s respective patent portfolios.
This agreement covers a broad range of products, including Lexmark printers, multifunction printers and Microsoft software applications. The terms of the agreement are not yet disclosed.
David Kaefer, general manager of Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing at Microsoft said that the agreement will allow both the companies to shorten development cycle and increase focus on customer-related products.
Lexmark has a range of printing and imaging solutions for offices and homes including laser printers, inkjet printers, multifunction devices and associated supplies.
Interestingly, in February 2009 Microsoft has signed a patent deal with printing and imaging company, Brother Industries. Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the company has entered into more than 500 licensing agreements. X
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