Motorola has been considered as a strong partner with Google, with a fighting chance to fend off Microsoft and Apple. Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha at the Oppenhimer Technology & Communication’s conference, however, commented that:

I would bring up IP as very important for differentiation (among Android vendors). We have a very large IP portfolio, and I think in the long term, as things settle down, you will see a meaningful difference in positions of many different Android players. Both, in terms of avoidance of royalties, as well as potentially being able to collect royalties. And that will make a big difference to people who have very strong IP positions.

Basically, they might collect royalties on the IP’s that involve Android. These patent wars sure are getting confusing!

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