Software industry
Tech Giants Unite: Apple, RIM, and Microsoft Lead $4.5 Billion Auction for Nortel's Patent Portfolio
A consortium of six major technology companies, including Apple Inc, Research In Motion (RIM), and Microsoft Corp, has emerged victorious in a hotly contested auction for Nortel Networks Corp's remaining patent portfolio. The $4.5 billion sale includes over 6,000 patents and patent applications spanning various technologies,