Microsoft Launches Licensed Contract Manufacturers Marketplace for Hardware Technology

At COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008, Microsoft Corp. is announcing the expansion of its intellectual property (IP) licensing program for Microsoft Hardware technologies with the launch of the Licensed Contract Manufacturers Marketplace and the expansion of its IP licensing portfolio with three new technologies — Instant Viewer; Magnetic Recharging Cable; and Video Conferencing Digital Pan, Tilt, Zoom and Face Tracking — to further demonstrate its commitment to shared industry success.

Manufacturers Marketplace

The Manufacturers Marketplace is an online destination for global retail brands looking for licensed suppliers of Microsoft Hardware technologies. This feature newly added to the Microsoft Hardware IP licensing site serves to provide OEMs and global retail brands with access to leading innovations made popular by Microsoft-branded hardware products. This one-stop shop for technologies and licensed suppliers enables third-party brands to easily add popular features to their own products, while providing a hedge against market price erosion. Licensed manufacturers can promote both their company and licensed products on the site, providing OEMs and retail brands with a choice of licensed suppliers. With 30 companies under its license, the program continues to grow with broad adoption by the peripherals industry. The new marketplace can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/licensing/licensees.mspx.

Source- Microsoft Press Release

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