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  Microsoft Notebook: Direct competitors are licensing its technology
Time: 15:08 EST/20:08 GMT | News Source: Seattle PI | Posted By: Jonathan Tigner

In late 2003, when Microsoft Corp. began offering other companies broader access to its patented technologies, the executives leading the effort said they would consider deals with anyone -- even competitors.

Turns out they were serious.

Eighteen months later, Microsoft has put together licensing agreements not only with its industry allies, but also with some of its direct competitors. Microsoft rivals palmOne, TurboLinux, Symbian and Nokia are among those who have licensed technology from the Redmond company to use in their own products.

"It's great to be able to do business with people that you haven't done business with," said David Kaefer, business development director for Microsoft's intellectual property and licensing group. He acknowledged that some of the deals may "surprise some people."

That element of surprise results in part from Microsoft's longtime reputation for fiercely protecting its competitive advantages. What's more, the company says the licensing agreements don't yet add up to a material source of revenue.

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