Real sues Microsoft, seeks $1bn damages

"Emboldened by its reception before the European Commission in Brussels last month, RealNetworks is to sue Microsoft for alleged anti-competitive behavior.

'We believe our business would be substantially larger today if Microsoft were playing by the rules,' said Real's founder and former Microsoft executive Rob Glaser in a statement.

Real will seek more than $1 billion in damages, and expects the litigation to cost $12 million and take three years to complete. However, since the company is seeking 'injunctive relief', an early decision could come sooner rather than later. Real's annual revenue is around $200 million, based on its most recent earnings."

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