The battles of Android patent lawsuits were especially fierce in recent times, not only by attacks of Apple but also because of Microsoft, which has created several license agreements with device manufacturers with the system in the world. Thinking in those future problems, Google announced this week that will help all companies that manufacture devices with Android and they are called to court.
Ensures Schmidt: Google helps
"We told our partners, including those in Taiwan, we will support them. We're giving all HTC support in its dispute with Apple, why we think Apple's stance is not correct, "said the chairman Erich Schmidt to the Reuters news network. In addition to legal aid, the giant web support its partners with industry experts and technology, especially with its own patent portfolio.
Microsoft is one that is also the target of Google's lawyers. Since the beginning of the year the maker of Windows have created licensing agreements for patents involving Android with certain companies who agree to pay amounts ranging from $ 3 to $ 7 for the right to use its alleged patents. The practice has even publicly called "extortion" by Google. "Microsoft is not telling the truth about this matter. They are lying to scare people because they are concerned with the success of Android, "he said.
"Companies in the production chain of Android are mainly in Taiwan," says analyst Ming Chi Kuo, Concord Securities Company. "But until now most of the manufacturers of the country used to have a close relationship of Microsoft, especially in the production of handheld devices. By providing greater support to local businesses, Google is also gaining support for the tablets and computers that can launch up in the future, "added Schmidt.
Ensures Schmidt: Google helps
"We told our partners, including those in Taiwan, we will support them. We're giving all HTC support in its dispute with Apple, why we think Apple's stance is not correct, "said the chairman Erich Schmidt to the Reuters news network. In addition to legal aid, the giant web support its partners with industry experts and technology, especially with its own patent portfolio.
Microsoft is one that is also the target of Google's lawyers. Since the beginning of the year the maker of Windows have created licensing agreements for patents involving Android with certain companies who agree to pay amounts ranging from $ 3 to $ 7 for the right to use its alleged patents. The practice has even publicly called "extortion" by Google. "Microsoft is not telling the truth about this matter. They are lying to scare people because they are concerned with the success of Android, "he said.
"Companies in the production chain of Android are mainly in Taiwan," says analyst Ming Chi Kuo, Concord Securities Company. "But until now most of the manufacturers of the country used to have a close relationship of Microsoft, especially in the production of handheld devices. By providing greater support to local businesses, Google is also gaining support for the tablets and computers that can launch up in the future, "added Schmidt.
