PHILIPS Compact Disc Patent License Program

PHILIPS Compact Disc Patent License Program for disc manufacturers (Non USA)

This information sheet gives some general information on the Compact Disc license program for manufacturers of optical media.
Philips and Sony own a number of patents pertinent to CD systems, which are licensed by
Philips to CD disc- and player manufacturers. In order to avoid possible infringement of
Philips’ and Sony’s patents, Philips is willing to grant CD licenses for Philips’ and Sony’s
patents under standard terms and conditions. In some programs also the patents of other
parties are included. Separate license programs apply to manufacturing in the USA
Once the applicable CD Disc License Agreement has been executed and the initial
payment made, the applicable CD Standard Specifications, a description of the present
Compact Disc standards and their interrelations as well as a limited technical support will
be made available through Philips’ Licensing Support.
Apart from Philips and Sony, certain other companies may have patent rights related to CD.