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Almost certainly. Still, surely the patents aren't worth $9B are they?
by jcdavis 13y ago
Almost certainly. Still, surely the patents aren't worth $9B are they?
- presty 13y agovery strange decision by google
- mediaman 13y agoThe article suggests that 10,000 patents are part of the deal. I'm not sure if that's the same number as were originally purchased, but I have to think it's the lion's share of them.
- Mikeb85 13y agoI'm sure there's something in the deal for Google to at least retain rights to use the patents. Likewise Lenovo wouldn't buy Motorola without the patents.
- maxerickson 13y agoI see 'certain patents'. I don't see a reason to read a number out of that.
- mediaman 13y agoYou're right, I was looking at a different article. Source for the 10,000 number is below. http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/2014-01/30/content_17265533.htm http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/2014-01/30/content_17265533.htm
- berberous 13y agoIt's from China Daily: "The acquisition, worth at least $2 billion, will include more than 10,000 mobile communications patents currently held by the United States company, according to a person familiar with the matter." [1] Wikipedia said of the original Google purchase: "Motorola Mobility has 17,000 patents with 7,500 more patents pending." [1] http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/2014-01/30/content_17265533.htm http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/2014-01/30/content_17265533.htm
- sureshv 13y agoMost likely cross license with Google staying as the owner of the patents.
- muyuu 13y agoThey're probably worth more than that for Google if they are make-or-break for Android.