Microsoft Statement On U.S. Supreme Court Decision

Microsoft Corp. issued the following statement, attributable to Senior Vice President and General Counsel Brad Smith, following today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Microsoft vs. AT&T: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is important for the entire information technology industry, adding clarity and balance to our patent system. This decision promotes a global patent system that works. The ruling ensures that U.S. courts, like courts elsewhere, can respect the patent laws of other countries, helping promote cooperation among patent systems worldwide.