Technology Report: Google drops key patent claims against Microsoft

	Click to View in Browser 01/9/2013 Google drops key patent claims against Microsoft WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Google unit Motorola Mobility has asked a trade panel to drop two key patents from an infringement complaint that it filed against Microsoft, according to a filing at the International Trade Commission. Verizon CEO says no Verizon Wireless buyout talks with Vodafone LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is not in talks with Vodafone Group Plc about taking full ownership of their Verizon Wireless venture, despite market speculation this week that such a deal could happen, Verizon's top executive said. Samsung seeks broader chip base as Apple cuts loose LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co is looking to supply chips to more Chinese and other emerging smartphone makers, the head of its system chip business said, to counter any fall-off in demand from Apple Inc, which is weaning itself off Samsung chips used in its iPhones and iPads. SiriusXM expects 2013 revenue to exceed $3.7 billion (Reuters) - Satellite radio company Sirius XM Radio said it estimated 2013 revenue to be more than $3.7 billion. EU lawmakers seek to limit use of data by internet firms BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Internet companies such as Facebook and Google may have to get more permission to use information if European Union lawmakers give users more control over their personal data. Shaw profit up on higher rates, raises dividend (Reuters) - Canada's Shaw Communications Inc said on Wednesday that quarterly profit and revenue rose as higher cable and satellite rates offset a net loss of video cable and satellite television subscribers. Justice Department against most sales bans for infringing key patents WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies that own a key patent, such as those that ensure mobile and other electronic devices work together, should be allowed to win sales bans as a punishment for infringement only in rare, very specific cases, the Justice Department and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said in a joint policy statement on Tuesday. Panasonic considers headcount savings, asset sales in revival plan LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Japan's Panasonic Corp may see its headcount fall further and may sell non-core money-making business units to raise cash, president Kazuhiro Tsuga told reporters at the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Samsung's big push for 2013: content, corporates LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics, the global leader in consumer smartphones, is planning two major thrusts in 2013: bulking up mobile content and moving faster into the corporate market dominated by Research in Motion. UK retailer Jessops enters administration LONDON (Reuters) - Camera specialist Jessops called in administrators PwC on Wednesday, becoming Britain's first high street casualty following a tough Christmas for retailers. Related Video The Consumer Electronics Show in 40 seconds - Tech Tonic Billion-dollar drilling project aims for Earth's mantle Mediafile John C Abell Choosing the 'just right' go bag Leonard Maltin Why the Oscars still matter A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend