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If I'm interpreting this correctly, many MP4 patents are going to expire next year. 🎉

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[–] DarkCloud 13 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Okay, pay X amount of dollars to go say that in a few court cases, and hope you get a judge that understands.

That's why it's called Patent Trolling because it's not official or legitimate.

[–] woelkchen 1 points 4 weeks ago

Didn't happen with MP3.