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Nokia’s flat-out denial of Google’s accusations

By  |  June 3, 2012

Nokia has issued a statement in response to Google’s complaint accusing the cell phone company and Microsoft of patent trolling. In its statement, Nokia denies Google’s allegations as “wrong” and amounting to a frivolous complaint. Nokia brushed aside collusion claims, saying “[b]oth companies have their own intellectual property portfolios and strategies and operate independently.” Nokia affirmed that it has been complying with standard essential patent commitments and indicated that it is open to all potential licensees.

Full content: Washington Post

 

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