[asterisk-users] Using g729 now that patents have expired

[Guido Falsi]

On 02/08/17 07:51, Bertrand LUPART - Linkeo.com wrote:
> Hello,
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>> AFAIK g729 patent is expiring sometime in 2019-2020. 
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> From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.729
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> G.729 includes patents from several companies and is licensed by Sipro Lab Telecom. Sipro Lab Telecom is the authorized Intellectual Property Licensing Administrator for G.729 technology and patent pool.[3][4][5][6]
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> As of January 1, 2017 the patent terms of most Licensed Patents under the G.729 Consortium have expired, the remaining unexpired patents are usable on a royalty-free basis.[7] Thus, G.729 can be used free-of-charge.
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A better source is from the consortium which has been upholding the patents:

http://www.sipro.com/G729.html

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Guido Falsi <mad at madpilot.net>