Sky Italia has signed a multi-year patent licence agreement with Gemstar-TV Guide International. The agreement covers the use of Gemstar’s intellectual property in its electronic programme guides across various platforms. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but are likely to include elements such as the familiar ‘bricks in the wall’ display of the programme guide.

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