Autodesk and Microsoft Licensing

Autodesk (CA, USA) and Microsoft (WA, USA) have announced a cross-licensing agreement enabling each company to broaden its product offerings. Through this arrangement Autodesk and Microsoft will promote the exchange and implementation of patented technologies in many areas, including data management, collaboration, design data management, digital effects, digital rights management, project management, computer-aided design and location-based services. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Microsoft has entered cross-licensing agreements with several technology companies, including Cisco Systems (CA, USA), Siemens and SAP, both based in Germany.