BD Players/Recorders (Philips patents only)
Blu-ray Disc Players/Recorders
Information regarding the Interim Blu-ray Disc (BD) Players/Recorders Registration Agreement under essential Philips patents (Philips patents only) can be found below.
BD Players/Recorders (Philips patents only)
Blu-ray Disc Players/Recorders
Information regarding the Interim Blu-ray Disc (BD) Players/Recorders Registration Agreement under essential Philips patents (Philips patents only) can be found below.
Interim BD Player/Recorder Registration Agreement (Philips patents only)
Philips offers agreements to manufacturers of BD Players/Recorders that specify the terms and conditions under which manufacturers use certain essential Philips patents for BD Players/Recorders.
Note that in addition to the essential patents of Philips, other parties may own patents relevant to BD Players/Recorders.
The use of those patents is NOT included in this agreement. For information on the conditions to use these other parties' patents, contact those parties directly. Licensing policy Philips has a general licensing policy for CD, DVD and BD related products.
Patents and agreements
For more information see also www.blu-raydisc.info
General
The BD Specifications, the BD Format and Logo License Agreement and the BD Information Agreement are available from:
Blu-ray Disc Association
10 Universal City Plaza T-100
Universal City CA 91608
U.S.A.
E-mail: agent@blu-raydisc.info
Fax: +1-818-763-9027
BD Players/Recorders Patent Lists
Interim BD Players/Recorders Registration Agreement
Annexes
Annex A
Annex B
Annex C
Annex D
Annex E
Annex F
Pricing Information
The royalty rate is specified in the agreement and listed below:
| Royalty Rate |
| 5.00 Euro per BD Recorder |
| 3.50 Euro per BD Player |
Notes : In case of any discrepancy between the royalty rate mentioned above and the agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement shall prevail.
FAQ
- My company is manufacturing and selling BD Players/Recorders, what should I do?
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Your company likely makes use of essential Philips patents and therefore needs a license from Philips:
I. Review the patent lists (see Patents/Agreements)
II. Verify whether your company manufactures and sells products in countries where Philips has essential patents;
III. Contact Philips (see Contact); and
IV. Take appropriate financial measures to reserve the applicable royalty amounts for the products you have manufactured and sold or intend to manufacture and sell.
- Where can I find the guidelines for the Registration Logo?
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Visit the Veeza Logo Guide
