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there is a catch, if Microsoft ever sell any of the patents to a third party, this is not binding to them.
by brodock 9y ago
there is a catch, if Microsoft ever sell any of the patents to a third party, this is not binding to them.
- skrebbel 9y agoWoa, so they could just found Microsoft Patent Trolling Inc. transfer the patents over and the "problem is solved"?
- CamperBob2 9y agoIANAL, but I believe that what will happen is that those patent sales will be encumbered by the existing agreement, and accordingly less valuable. If the new patent owner tries to sue people who relied on Microsoft's prior promises not to sue, it might be possible to accuse them (Microsoft) of promissory estoppel and force them to cover any damages. It's probably not in Microsoft's interest to play games like this.