Yahoo, Facebook Settle Patent Dispute, Strengthen Partnerships
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Yahoo! Inc. and Facebook Inc. settled a patent litigation case that began in March, while starting a new advertising partnership and strengthening distribution arrangements.
The settlement includes a cross-license agreement, according to a statement today. The companies said they will work together to bring advertisers ways to promote their products across Yahoo and Facebook’s websites. Facebook users will also get access to Yahoo’s media event coverage.