AOSP is still in Google's hands, and most major companies which ship Android devices are contractually forbidden from using derivatives as part of their members

AOSP is still in Google's hands, and most major companies which ship Android devices are contractually forbidden from using derivatives as part of their membership in the OHA. It is evident that Microsoft wants to propel CyanogenMod in a more competitive direction for their own benefit, but it is far too early for any conclusion to be drawn here.