• The_Decryptor@aussie.zone
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      10 hours ago

      By claiming that you own patents on technology used by said format.

      The “open royalty free” aspect applies to companies that are a part of the AOMedia group, if you’re not involved with them you’re not covered by the patent grants and restrictions in place, and can charge whatever the courts say is cool.