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The 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
by mediaman 13y ago
The 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