Article: Microsoft and HOYA Enter Into Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement Covering Digital Cameras and Other Consumer Products.

Companies enter into agreement to enhance their innovation efforts in the field of consumer products including digital cameras.

REDMOND, Wash. and TOKYO, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. and HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement to further the development of each company's current and future product lines, which will expand technological innovation and enhance the overall customer and consumer experience.

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The agreement covers digital cameras made by PENTAX as well as a broad range of other consumer products ...

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