Microsoft has settled yet another patent suit; this time with InterTrust, over the use of their patented DRM technology. The deal is worth USD 440 million, and involves a comprehensive licensing scheme for Microsoft, which will allow it to ensure that it's users can enjoy the full benefits of DRM technology without having to pay a licensing fee to InterTrust.
However, developers, including system integrators, may need a license from InterTrust for other uses of Microsoft technology, including cases in which Microsoft technology is combined with third party technology.
A Reuters report is available here, while the InterTrust press release can be read here.
Meanwhile, AMD has also settled it's patent suit with Intergraph for USD 25 million, over the latter's "Clipper" technology. For Intergraph, this follows recent settlements with Dell, Intel and Texas Instruments. More on that story is available here.
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