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It's a little more complicated than this.
Symbian defines a set of core OS functionality which much be included in every device. That core set of functionality does not include a user interface, but does include some applications services and applications engines. It goes into the Series 60 (and previously Series 80) platforms, UIQ, and FOMA user interfaces/platforms.
Nokia developed the Series 60 UI, and defines additional applications, services and APIs which make up the "Series 60 platform". Nokia owns the IP and definition of Series 60 platform (on top of Symbian OS) and licenses the whole bundle to other manufacturers.
Nokia owns less than 50% of Symbian, but sells the largest share of Symbian OS devices. As owner and major licensee, they have a lot of influence on Symbian.... but their control is limited by the desire to keep the other manufacturers in the consortium.
So to clarify, Nokia owns Series 60, but not (exclusively) Symbian OS.
Symbian defines a set of core OS functionality which much be included in every device. That core set of functionality does not include a user interface, but does include some applications services and applications engines. It goes into the Series 60 (and previously Series 80) platforms, UIQ, and FOMA user interfaces/platforms.
Nokia developed the Series 60 UI, and defines additional applications, services and APIs which make up the "Series 60 platform". Nokia owns the IP and definition of Series 60 platform (on top of Symbian OS) and licenses the whole bundle to other manufacturers.
Nokia owns less than 50% of Symbian, but sells the largest share of Symbian OS devices. As owner and major licensee, they have a lot of influence on Symbian.... but their control is limited by the desire to keep the other manufacturers in the consortium.
So to clarify, Nokia owns Series 60, but not (exclusively) Symbian OS.