Apple and Microsoft have in place a broad patent cross licensing agreement since 1997[1] in the settlement of the QuickTime lawsuit against Microsoft. [1] http

Apple and Microsoft have in place a broad patent cross licensing agreement since 1997[1] in the settlement of the QuickTime lawsuit against Microsoft. [1] http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/13/3239977/apple-and-microsoft-cross-license-agreement-includes-anti-cloning http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/13/3239977/apple-and-microsof...