BD ROM Movie Data Disc (Philips patents only)
Blu-ray Disc ROM
Information regarding the Blu-ray Disc ROM (BD-ROM) Disc Patent License Agreement under essential Philips patents (Philips patents only) can be found below.
BD ROM Movie Data Disc (Philips patents only)
Blu-ray Disc ROM
Information regarding the Blu-ray Disc ROM (BD-ROM) Disc Patent License Agreement under essential Philips patents (Philips patents only) can be found below.
BD-ROM Disc Patent License Agreement (Philips patents only)
Philips offers agreements to manufacturers of BD-ROM Discs that specify under what terms and conditions manufacturers may use certain essential Philips patents for BD-ROM Discs.
Note that in addition to the essential patents of Philips, other parties may own patents relevant to BD-ROM Discs.
The use of those patents is NOT included in this agreement. For information on the conditions to use other parties' patents, contact those other 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-ROM Disc Patent Lists
BD-ROM Disc Patent License Agreement
Annexes
Annex B
Pricing Information
The royalty rate is specified in the agreement and listed below:
| Royalty Rate |
| 0.03 Euro per BD-ROM Data Disc |
| 0.03 Euro per Dual Layer BD-ROM Data Disc |
| 0.03 Euro per BD-Hybrid Data Disc |
| 0.04 Euro per BD-ROM Movie Disc |
| 0.04 Euro per Dual Layer BD-ROM Movie Disc |
| 0.04 Euro per BD-Hybrid Movie Disc |
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 BD-ROM Discs, 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.
