Friday, January 18, 2008

Microsoft defends accusation of patent violation in China




Zhongyi Electronic Ltd., a 100-employee hi-tech Chinese firm is suing Microsoft corp for using technologies from it's core Product, Zhengma. The product allows internet users to convert Chinese words typed in the Roman alphabet into Chinese characters.

Microsoft countered Zhongyi claim on Friday

"Microsoft has fully performed its obligations including paying Zhongyi the license fees in accordance with the license agreements," the statement said.

According to Zhongyi, Proceedings in the case began on Tuesday in the Beijing No.1 Intermediate People's Court.

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