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

[Daniel B. Miller]

> "Side deals" are a non-starter, because the license needs
> to be non-discriminatory. (Unless everyone, big and small,
> gets the same side deal...)
>
but isn't it true under MPEG-LA terms that you can negotiate alternative
deals directly with the patent-holders?  I believe several of the MPEG-2
licensors have done this with each other.  I suspect the same thing is
happening with MP4, effectively giving them a jump on the competition.
-dbm