EU to Publish Guidelines on Resolving High-Tech Patent Disputes

The European Union is seeking to play peacemaker in the patent-licensing wars that have embroiled technology giants such as Qualcomm Inc. and Apple Inc., according people familiar with the matter. The European Commission will publish guidelines to help navigate disputes between the makers and users of key technology as more gadgets get connected to the Internet.

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