[Mp4-tech] Quicktime 6.4 MPEG-4 & 3GPP support and license issues

[Rob Koenen (MPEGIF)]

> My second question is perhaps more [MP4-discuss]-oriented but 
> nevertheless
> since it regards Quicktime, I'll ask it there. As far as I 
> know, usage of
> MPEG-4 involves licensing fees to be paid to MPEG-LA. If I 
> use the Quicktime
> API including MPEG-4 and 3GP support, do I get it for free 
> since I suppose
> Apple already pays for the license ?

You should probably look at the terms for the license, and explaining any
license is a hazardous undertaking. QT, in its click-through license, has a
statement on what you can and cannot do without without paying additional
fees. It depends entirely on you specific usage. You might want to contact
MPEG LA directly.
Best,
Rob