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Patent law threatens to stifle innovation in the fast-paced internet era, with lengthy processes and 'blocking patents'.
With the emergence of mobile computing, many businesses are now connected to more devices, located in more places than ever before.
Huawei's 2011 H1 results show robust growth with revenue up 11% to CNY98.3 billion (NZ$18.5 billion) and operating profit at CNY12.4 billion (NZ$2.3 billion).