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microsoft paid for the name, not the IP.

• fsloth 7y ago
  Ah, you mean all device and radio patents were left with Nokia? Sorry, can't seem to remember the details on a moments notice - but I think you are correct. Hence MS underwrote all of Nokia acquisitions as a complete loss eventually.
  • bitL 7y ago
    MS got licence to all NOKIA patents as well.
    • type0 7y ago
      Oh well, why didn't they just gifted the whole company to Ballmer instead and maybe it would be "developers, developers" focused /s
      • numpad0 7y ago
        They did, and the company exploded in their hands. The shockwave lasted 2-3 milli-millennium, and was observed as far away as Seoul from Finland, but not Tokyo.