We heard rumors Microsoft and Samsung are considering
ending their patent feud. Later we even saw reports of
Microsoft taking Samsung to court over contract
disagreement and unpaid royalties. Well, Microsoft has finally
filed a suit yesterday against Samsung for $6.9 million. This is the interest
of the $1 billion annual payment Samsung has delayed to pay last year.
In 2011 Microsoft and Samsung inked an
agreement for the Android royalties the Korean manufacturer had
to pay for each Android phone it sells. The deal was agreed over a 7 year term
and both parties also signed a partnership agreement for exchanging patents and
Samsung had to invest into popularizing Windows-based tablets and smartphones.
All went smooth, until Microsoft completed the Nokia Devices
and Services acquisition. For some reason Samsung decided Microsoft has
breached their contract. It still paid the royalties of $1 billion, but the
payment came late. This is why Microsoft is suing the Korean manufacturer.
Microsoft also says Samsung has threaten to discontinue the payments and this
dispute should also be resolved by the court within the lawsuit.
Still amidst all this Microsoft has issued a statement that it values its partnership
with Samsung and expects it will keep it strong in the future.
Source: www.gsmarena.com
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