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MOFCOM approves Google’s Motorola Mobility buy, with conditions

By  |  May 21, 2012

MOFCOM has approved Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility. Approval by the Chinese competition regulator was the last step to be cleared for the deal. MOFCOM placed conditions on its approval, and was the only regulator to do so. The conditions are that Google must, for five years: (1) keep the Android platform free and open, but Google can keep relevant Android software close-sourced; (2) treat OEMs who agree not to divide or derivate the Android platform in a non-discriminatory manner; and, (3) uphold Motorola Mobility’s FRAND commitments for licensing patents.

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