Microsoft Claims Samsung Owes It $6.9 Million

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Satya Nadella

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

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Microsoft is suing Samsung for $6.9 million in unpaid interest, Re/code's Ina Fried reports.

The suit was unsealed Friday, though Microsoft filed it in August.

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Microsoft's suit alleges that its purchase of hardware maker Nokia didn't violate its contract with Samsung.

Microsoft reportedly receives a fee on every Android smartphone and tablet Samsung makes. The money in dispute appears to be interest on Microsoft's royalties, not the royalties themselves.

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Here's the full suit:

Microsoft v Samsung Unsealed Suit