[vlc] Usage of Videolan client and royalties related to MPEG-2 patents

[Jezequel Pascal]

Dear sir,

We would like to use your videolan client in a end to end project over a
MAN.
We noted that the software itself is a free software but what about its
usage for decoding MPEG-2 TS streams ?
I found on the Mpeg La site the following statement :
(1) For MPEG-2 decoding products in hardware or software (such as those
found in set-top boxes, DVD players and computers equipped with MPEG-2
decode units), the royalty is US $2.50 from January 1, 2002 and
$4.00/unit before January 1, 2002. (Sections 2.2 and 3.1.1). 

How do you manage these royalties ?
Best regards


Pascal Jezequel 
Nextream 
Head of Systems & Business Development 
France, Benelux, Swiss & MEA 
IP Broadband Business development 
Tel : +33 2 98 31 75 90 
Mob : +33 6 85 11 97 44 


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