Microsoft and Canon have inked a broad patent cross-licensing agreement, whereby the companies get access to each other's patent portfolios. The agreement covers a broad range of products and services, including digital imaging and mobile consumer products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Since Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the company has entered into more than 1,100 licensing agreements.

IBM inventors received 6,809 patents in 2013 says IBM. The company topped the annual list of U.S. patent leaders for the 21st consecutive year....

Canon has launched the Vixia mini X compact personal camcorder, the latest member of the Vixia mini series of pocket-sized camcorders. Key additions to...

Canon has launched Print IT Infrastructure Management Services; value-added services designed for outsourcing the management of IT infrastructure, specifically related to printing. Through this...