Google forms PAX alliance to combat Android patent trolling

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Google plan to protect Android from patent trolls

Big names all sign-up to Google-led Android patent 'peace' agreement

Google is attempting to circle the wagons around its Linux-based Android operating system by forming a 'patent alliance' in a bid to protect itself and its partners, from patent trolls. Android, which...

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