Microsoft versusMotorola
The patent battlefield as of 11 Dec 11
The next 17 pages show how this conflict has escalated. Move by move.
version 11.12.11.100© 2010, 2011 by Florian Mueller http://fosspatents.blogspot.comTwitter: @FOSSpatents
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Move #1
01 Oct 10
Microsoft files twocomplaintsagainst Motorola(with a federal court and the ITC)
Move #1:Microsoft files two complaintsagainst Motorola: one in theWestern District of Washington,another with the ITC. Both relateto the same 9 patents.
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Move #2
09 Nov 10
Microsoft filesanother complaint against Motorola,over RAND licensing obligations--motion to stay first suit
Move #2, step 1/2:In a second complaint against Motorolain the Western District of Washington,Microsoft alleges Motorola's failure to complywith RAND (reasonable and non-discriminatory)licensing commitments Motorola made tocertain standard-setting organizations(IEEE-SA and ITU) and their members.
Move #2, step 2/2:Since Microsoft asserted the same patentsin its original infringement suit in Washingtonas in its ITC complaint, the parties jointlymove to stay the original infringement suitfor the duration of the ITC investigation.