It's way worse than that. Microsoft uses FUD tatics to sign patent licenses. You can check Microsft vs B&N case, in which B&N showed the kind of patents [1] Mic

It's way worse than that. Microsoft uses FUD tatics to sign patent licenses. You can check Microsft vs B&N case, in which B&N showed the kind of patents [1] Microsoft is using against Android. (By the way, Microsoft had to invest in B&N to end this case. This is how strong good these patents are) It's obvious that Microsoft is using IBM's old playbook on patents[2], where it's cheaper to license than fight. [1] http://www.geekwire.com/2011/barnes-nobles-29page-slide-deck-calls-bs-microsofts-android-patent-campaign/ http://www.geekwire.com/2011/barnes-nobles-29page-slide-deck... [2] http://www.forbes.com/asap/2002/0624/044.html http://www.forbes.com/asap/2002/0624/044.html