Microsoft announced today that it would extend the intellectual property protection program it gives channel partners and PC manufacturers. The software giant said it would foot the bill for legal costs associated with any lawsuits related to Microsoft trade secrets, patents, copyrights or trademarks. It will also pay damages awarded and settlement fees based on the amount the OEM or software builder has paid for products.
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Microsoft To Pay IP Legal Fees if Partners Get Sued
Posted by: Susan B. Shor June 24, 2005 11:48 AMMicrosoft announced today that it would extend the intellectual property protection program it gives channel partners and PC manufacturers. The software giant said it would foot the bill for legal costs associated with any lawsuits related to Microsoft trade secrets, patents, copyrights or trademarks. It will also pay damages awarded and settlement fees based on the amount the OEM or software builder has paid for products.