Re: [xml-dev] Patented XML Compression Techniques (WAS RE: [xml-dev] Binary XML == "spawn of the devil" ?)

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Robin Berjon <>
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"Bullard, Claude L (Len)" <>
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Re: [xml-dev] Patented XML Compression Techniques (WAS RE: [xml-dev] Binary XML == "spawn of the devil" ?)
Bullard, Claude L (Len) wrote:
> What if any impact will these patented techniques have 
> on the workshop outcomes other than to invoke the W3C IPR 
> policies wherever necessary?

I'm unsure, do you mean will patents held on parts of MPEG-7 BiM be removed from 
BiM? The decision is not up to me but I doubt it. If, however, as a consequence 
of the workshop the W3C decides to pursue work in this area then obviously the 
W3C rules will be followed.

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