Belkin And Microsoft Settle Patent Suit

Blekin and Microsoft have announced that the two companies have settled their patent lawsuit. Belkin originally refused to license Microsoft's U2 technology but, as of today, has agreed to license the tech and end the lawsuit.

"We are pleased to announce that we have settled our dispute with Belkin and that they will be taking a license to use the U2 patents," Deputy General Counsel Tom Burt said in a statement provided to CNET News.com. Microsoft did not provide terms of the settlement.