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The article suggests that 10,000 patents are part of the deal. I'm not sure if that's the same number as were originally purchased, but I have to think it's the lion's share of them.


I see 'certain patents'. I don't see a reason to read a number out of that.


It's from China Daily: "The acquisition, worth at least $2 billion, will include more than 10,000 mobile communications patents currently held by the United States company, according to a person familiar with the matter." [1]

Wikipedia said of the original Google purchase: "Motorola Mobility has 17,000 patents with 7,500 more patents pending."

[1] http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/2014-01/30/content_17265533.htm


You're right, I was looking at a different article. Source for the 10,000 number is below.

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/2014-01/30/content_17265533.htm


I'm sure there's something in the deal for Google to at least retain rights to use the patents. Likewise Lenovo wouldn't buy Motorola without the patents.




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