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video codec patent nonsensevideo codec patent nonsensePosted Apr 10, 2008 15:00 UTC (Thu) by DonDiego (subscriber, #24141)In reply to: video codec patent nonsense by rfunk Parent article: Video forums for free software
Of course there is a difference between a codec where the patent situation is an unknown unchartered territory and another codec where you can go to a patent clearinghouse to buy licenses. Some players in the market prefer codecs where you can get licenses from a clearinghouse, others prefer those where no such entities exist. This does not, however, constitute a proof or even a statement that no patents apply to the latter category. And neither model protects you from trolls coming along later of course.
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video codec patent nonsense Posted Apr 21, 2008 8:47 UTC (Mon) by Ross (subscriber, #4065) [Link] You assume that for the ones known to be covered by patents that we know all of the patents involved. It's almost the same case, really, except you are prevented from applying copyleft terms to your implementation because of the patent licensing agreement.
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