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Because of the 'hardware' clause? What stops them from expanding the scope later?

Why would any business want to use a codec associated with patent trolls?

Are there other IETF protocols subject to retroactive patents?



> What stops them from expanding the scope later?

Especially given that they explicitly include software in the patent pool subject matter! From https://www.opuspool.com/:

> The Opus pool license covers the specifications […], and the official software releases of the Opus audio codec, […]


> What stops them from expanding the scope later

Absolutely nothing, because their own patent pool docs state that software is fair game. It's gross beyond belief.




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