Patent Cooperation Agreement between Microsoft Corporation and Novell, Inc.

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Summary

Microsoft Corporation and Novell, Inc. have entered into a Patent Cooperation Agreement, effective November 2, 2006. This agreement replaces a previous version signed on the same date, which is now void. The agreement outlines the terms under which the two companies will cooperate regarding patents. Both parties have signed to confirm their acceptance of the revised terms.

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EX-10.36 10 f26782exv10w36.htm EXHIBIT 10.36 exv10w36  

Exhibit 10.36
         
 
  Microsoft Corporation   Tel ###-###-####
 
  One Microsoft Way   Fax ###-###-####
 
  Redmond, WA 98052-6399   http://www.microsoft.com/
November 7, 2006
Novell, Inc.
404 Wyman
Waltham, MA USA 02451
Attention:   Joseph A. LaSala, Jr.,
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
                    Re: Patent Cooperation Agreement
Dear Joe:
     We wish to confirm that the attached form of Patent Cooperation Agreement (“PCA”), which incorporates corrections to the form of PCA executed on November 2, 2006, constitutes the Patent Cooperation Agreement between Microsoft Corporation and Novell, Inc. dated as of November 2, 2006. The form of PCA executed on November 2 shall be of no force or effect.
     Please sign below to indicate your agreement with the foregoing.
             
    Sincerely,    
 
            
    MICROSOFT CORPORATION    
 
            
 
  By:   /s/ Bradford L. Smith
 
    
 
  Title:   Sen. VP & Gen. Counsel    
 
           
 
            
    MICROSOFT LICENSING, GP    
 
            
 
  By:   /s/ Joel Freedman    
 
           
 
  Title:   Vice President    
 
           
         
NOVELL, INC.    
 
        
By:
  /s/ Joseph A. LaSala, Jr.
 
    
Title:
  SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY
 
    
 
        
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