RE: EOT-Lite File Format

On Thu, 2009-07-30 at 22:44 -0400, Levantovsky, Vladimir wrote:
> 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.

Cool.  I think that if there is a bit reserved
that signals MTX compression, MTX freedom from
patent hassles has to be part of the deal.

-t


> 
> Vladimir
> 
> 

Received on Friday, 31 July 2009 03:00:40 UTC