Google Inks Long-Term Patent Agreement With Chinese Tech Giant Tencent

Google has announced a licensing agreement with Tencent, a giant tech firm based in China. Although details have yet to be disclosed, this cross-licensing tie-in is a long-term deal that covers "a broad range of products and technologies." The $500 billion USD firm and Google vow to produce innovative technology, with Google's Head of Patents Mike Lee stating: "We're pleased to enter into a patent cross-license with Tencent. By working together on agreements such as this, tech companies can focu...