[M4IF Discuss] To those concerned about MPEG- 4 Licensing ...

[Evain Jean-Pierre]

Thank-you Rob for the clear statement.
I think that you are totally right.
Jean-Pierre
-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Koenen [mailto:rob.koenen   m4if.org]
Sent: mardi, 7. mai 2002 08:57
To: ramizer   wmr.com; 'Rob Koenen'
Cc: discuss   lists.m4if.org
Subject: RE: [M4IF Discuss] To those concerned about MPEG- 4 Licensing
...
Richard wrote:
> If I have any message to the license holders it is this:
>
> give it away for now...get everyone hooked...and then renegotiate
licensing
> fees down the road when there is something out there to
collect....otherwise
> all of us have wasted all our time, and you won't make a penny.

The licensors had already announced that there would be a grace period.
Thinking as a potential licensee, I would rather know right away what I am
dealing with before making major investment decisions, than having it free
now but with unknown fees down the road.
Having it clear as soon as possible is the best option for the
entire market.
Best,
Rob
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