Microsoft and Foxconn sign patent agreement for Chrome devices

Charlee Gothard
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Microsoft to receive automatic royalties on patents in future

Microsoft and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd - Apple's largest manufacturing partner, which trades as Foxconn - have signed a patent deal to protect Foxconn clients from patent claims that could...

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