[MPEGIF Discuss] Is it possible to create a free software, or open source or public domain implementation of AVC ?

Dear all,


Since i'm no lawyer and not even familiar with intelectual property quest=
ions,=20
i ask you to please answer me the long question in the Subject:

Is it possible to create a free software, or open source or public domain=
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implementation of AVC ?

I mean is it true that due to patent/licensing, every non commercial=20
implementation of AVC is precluded ?

I look forward=20

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