Motorola has won a court battle against Microsoft in Germany. The software giant is accused of unauthorized use of the technologies owned by Motorola, infringing patents related to video codec H.264. In the process, the distribution of Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and Xbox 360 may be prohibited in the country.
H.264 is a video format widely used on the Internet, especially YouTube. Microsoft has joined a lawsuit against Motorola and Google in the European Commission in February, complaining of the very restrictive terms imposed by the two companies. According to the Redmond company, the pair would "kill the video on the web."
Despite the injunction in favor of Motorola have been granted in Germany, a U.S. court is also considering a similar process, preventing the manufacturer to move the case. The process is expected to be decided next week, but it is very likely that the Microsoft appeal against the decision quickly so as not to suffer large losses.
According to a spokesman for Microsoft, the company "is confident that Motorola will keep its promise to allow their patents are available through fair and reasonable terms for the benefit of consumers who enjoy videos on the web." For now, sales will continue normally.
Motorola also is suing Apple in Germany for infringing a patent related to the transmission of data via GPRS. Currently, Motorola is the only manufacturer of Android to be involved in fights with Microsoft. Other manufacturers like Samsung, HTC and LG, have acquired the necessary licenses proprietary technologies for use in smartphones.
H.264 is a video format widely used on the Internet, especially YouTube. Microsoft has joined a lawsuit against Motorola and Google in the European Commission in February, complaining of the very restrictive terms imposed by the two companies. According to the Redmond company, the pair would "kill the video on the web."
Despite the injunction in favor of Motorola have been granted in Germany, a U.S. court is also considering a similar process, preventing the manufacturer to move the case. The process is expected to be decided next week, but it is very likely that the Microsoft appeal against the decision quickly so as not to suffer large losses.
According to a spokesman for Microsoft, the company "is confident that Motorola will keep its promise to allow their patents are available through fair and reasonable terms for the benefit of consumers who enjoy videos on the web." For now, sales will continue normally.
Motorola also is suing Apple in Germany for infringing a patent related to the transmission of data via GPRS. Currently, Motorola is the only manufacturer of Android to be involved in fights with Microsoft. Other manufacturers like Samsung, HTC and LG, have acquired the necessary licenses proprietary technologies for use in smartphones.
