Smartphone patent wars heat up: Microsoft v. Motorola

Microsoft's patent infringement complaint against Motorola will be heard this week by the International Trade Commission. It is one of a growing number of cut-throat disputes over smartphone technology that companies believe will determine which players dominate the mobile space in the future.

Starting Monday, the quasi-federal agency, ITC, will deliberate Microsoft's claim that Motorola's Android software-based phones infringed nine patents held by the Redmond, Wa.-based software giant.

If the ITC rules in favor of Microsoft, the court could ban imports of Motorola's Android-based phones. Microsoft said the judge is expected to issue an initial ruling on Nov. 4 and a final ruling in March 2012.

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Thomas Erdbrink 22 Aug, 2011

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