[Asterisk-Dev] writing a GPL G.729?

[Steven Critchfield]

On Tue, 2004-12-07 at 17:04 -0600, Jayson Vantuyl wrote:
> I suspect that the G.729 couldn't be patented in Norway now, as there is
> extensive prior art (even if they can prove they developed it, they
> can't wait forever to patent it there).

The methods that make up G729 don't need to be patented there to have
effect there. Go use the link I produced earlier to see the number of
countries who have signed the ITU treaty. 

> Also, there is a point to be made too, that distributing the source for
> a patented invention may not be illegal.  IF that is the case, I would
> certainly consider starting a repository of the source of banned (i.e.
> patented) technologies.  Of course, it may be difficult for the
> developers to claim their not violating the patent if it's developed in
> the wrong country.  However, there could be promise there.
> 
> Oh, and before anyone complains about developing and archiving patented
> software outside the patent's jurisdiction...remember, those are the
> rules of the game.  Don't complain just because you don't think it's
> "fair" when we play by them...

Go find competent programers in the few countries not signed on to that
treaty. Might be a little difficult. Might even be difficult finding
network connection there.
-- 
Steven Critchfield <critch at basesys.com>