Microsoft-Nokia deal complicated with recent $571 million ruling from Indian court

[Windows Central]

There are a few hurdles left for Microsoft to clear they can acquire Nokia?s handset unit. Recently we?ve seen some complaints from Korean companies and interest groups over potential patent abuse that could result from the deal. One little tangle in Microsoft and Nokia?s plans revolves around a manufacturing plant in Chennai, India currently involved in a legal battle with the Indian government. The plant is to be transferred to Microsoft as part of the $7.3 billion USD deal to acquire Nokia?s phone business. However, that manufacturing plant may now be shut down and not transferred to Microsoft.*

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