Microsoft and Amdocs Software Systems Limited Sign Patent Agreement

     Microsoft and Amdocs Software Systems Limited Sign Patent Agreement

Agreement covers Amdocs' use of Linux-based servers in its data centers.

PR Newswire

REDMOND, Wash., July 24 2012

REDMOND, Wash., July 24 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. announced today
that it has signed a patent cross-license agreement with Amdocs Software
Systems Limited. The patent agreement provides mutual access to each company's
patent portfolio, including a license under Microsoft's patent portfolio
covering Amdocs' use of Linux-based servers in its data centers.   Although
specific terms of the agreement are confidential, Microsoft indicated that
Amdocs will pay Microsoft an undisclosed amount of money under the agreement.

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"This agreement with Amdocs adds to the more than 1,100 patent license
agreements Microsoft has entered into over the last decade," said Horacio
Gutierrez, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, Intellectual
Property Group at Microsoft. "Microsoft's licensing program ensures respect
for its world-class intellectual property portfolio while at the same time
making available to others the result of its multi-billion dollar annual
investment in research and development."

Microsoft's Commitment to IP Collaboration

The licensing agreement is another example of the important role IP plays in
ensuring a healthy and vibrant IT ecosystem. Since Microsoft launched its IP
licensing program in December 2003, the company has entered into more than
1100 licensing agreements and continues to develop programs that make it
possible for customers, partners and competitors to access its IP portfolio.
The program was developed to open access to Microsoft's significant R&D
investments and its growing, broad patent and IP portfolio. 

More information about Microsoft's licensing programs is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/iplicensing/.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their
full potential.

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