RE: EOT-Lite File Format

On Thursday, July 30, 2009 8:10 PM Thomas Lord wrote:
> 
> > > If EOT-lite becomes the recommendation, is the
> > > previously discussed patent de-encumberence of MTX
> > > included in the deal?
> 
> > No, as currently defined EOT-Lite does not include MTX compression.
> 
> That's something that will come up as things move
> forward.  I think that's a problem.  Can we hear
> from Monotype on that?  Maybe they wouldn't mind
> if MTX patents became safe to implement if EOT-lite
> is adopted.  Otherwise, we wind up with an arguably
> discriminatory Recommendation.
> 

Monotype would be very supportive if MTX compression is included as part
of EOT-Lite Recommendation. Our offer and our commitment remains the
same - we will provide unrestricted royalty-free patent license if MTX
is included in the deal.

Vladimir

Received on Friday, 31 July 2009 02:44:48 UTC