Microsoft sues Motorola over Android phones

The giant software maker said Motorola phones that use Google's Android software are based on Microsoft technology.

The functions include synchronizing e-mail, calendars and contacts.

Microsoft filed its lawsuit in a federal court as well as filing one with the International Trade Commission.

Microsoft said Motorola licensed some of its mobile technology from 2003 to 2007 but continued to use the technology without renewing the license.

Its court filing specifically mentions the Motorola Droid 2 and the Motorola Charm smartphones, but Microsoft claims that the infringements were not limited to those devices.

It is the latest development in a web of legal actions in the smartphone business, Kazinform cites BBC. See www.bbc.co.uk for full version.