Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Microsoft, Salesforce.com Settle Patent Suit

Microsoft and customer relationship management (CRM) software firm Salesforce.com said Wednesday that the two have settled a number of patent infringement cases between the firms. Financial details of the patent settlement were not disclosed, however, Microsoft said it is being compensated by Salesforce.com for its use of Microsoft's patents. The firms said that Salesforce.com will receive broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio, and Microsoft will receive patent coverage under Salesforce.com's own patents. Microsoft had sued Salesforce.com over patent infringement in May.