An injunction has been granted preventing Microsoft from distributing the Xbox 360 in Germany.

Motorola Mobility was granted the injunction which also bans Windows 7 system software, Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player from being distributed.

The order follows a ruling that Microsoft infringed two patents necessary to offer H.264 video coding and playback.

However, a US court has banned Motorola from enforcing the action until next week, when the company has considered the matter. Additionally, this gives Microsoft time to appeal.