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Jul 12, 2026 · Industry Insights

How Microsoft Spent $20 Million to Secure a Single Letter in the Windows Trademark

The article debunks the myth of Microsoft paying $20 million for a typo in Hotmail, then details the real 2000‑year‑old trademark fight over Lindows, explaining how Microsoft ultimately paid $20 million to acquire the Lindows brand and protect the Windows name.