Corley added that the licensing agreements Microsoft has signed showed that public scrutiny of the deal "has paid off," further reducing the need for court intervention. "We're grateful to the Court in San Francisco for this quick and thorough decision and hope other jurisdictions will continue working towards a timely resolution," Brad Smith, vice chair and president at Microsoft, said in a statement Tuesday. "As we've demonstrated consistently throughout this process, we are committed to working creatively and collaboratively to address regulatory concerns."