Google and Verizon enter patent cross-licensing deal

It may just be wishful thinking, but it feels like the worst may be over in terms of the patent wars in the mobile world. The number of lawsuits is lessening, various big lawsuits are being settled, and we're seeing more and more cross-licensing deals between major players, as they band together to defend against patent trolls. The latest is between Google and Verizon, who have reportedly come to a long-term licensing deal.

The deal was reported earlier today, and is pretty all-encompassing. Google and Verizon will not be allowed to sue each other for the next five years based ...



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