Business news for Mon, 31 Dec 2007 & with word barcode. 2 news.

(AP) -- Cell phone maker Motorola Inc. and Metrologic Instruments Inc. said Monday they have settled all outstanding patent infringement disputes between the two companies for an undisclosed amount. Since 2002, the two companies have been engaged in a number of patent disputes over barcode ...

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Motorola Inc. and Metrologic Instruments Inc. have reached an agreement that settles all outstanding patent infringement disputes between the two companies and their respective subsidiaries, Motorola said Monday. As a part of the agreement, the companies have entered into a patent cross-license for a limited term in the field of barcode scanning and mobile computing. The specific terms of the settlement are confidential.