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JPEG, patent, royalties



Of possible interest to readers of this list....

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dan Kniesner [mailto:kniesner@OHSU.EDU]
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 1:09 PM
To: RIGHTS-L@LISTSERV.UTK.EDU
Subject: JPEG, patent, royalties

Many of you may find this article from The Register of interest.  ISO is
considering withdrawing JPEG as a formal standard because the company that
designed JPEG is beginning to demand royalties based on their patent.

<http://theregister.co.uk/content/4/26339.html>

Dan Kniesner
OHSU Library
Portland Oregon
kniesner@ohsu.edu

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